2004 Opel Omega vs. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2004 Opel Omega is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 440 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, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Omega. 1975 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. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Opel Omega | 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Opel | Pontiac |
Model | Omega | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2004 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 6556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3140 mm |