2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1994 Opel Omega
To start off, 2005 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Opel Omega would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1994 Opel Omega. (207 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1994 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 282 kg more than 1994 Opel Omega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Opel Omega is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 Opel Omega. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Opel Omega. (270 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Park Avenue | 1994 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Park Avenue | Omega |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
