2004 Opel Omega vs. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2004 Opel Omega is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2004 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 325 kg more than 2004 Opel Omega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (485 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Omega. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2004 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 2004 Opel Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Opel Omega | 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Opel | Pontiac |
| Model | Omega | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3210 mm |
