2001 Opel Omega vs. 2004 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2004 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Omega would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2001 Opel Omega. (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 105 kg more than 2001 Opel Omega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Omega. (290 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Opel Omega | 2004 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Opel | Buick |
| Model | Omega | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3175 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2780 mm |
