2007 Buick Rainier vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 2007 Buick Rainier is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Opel Omega would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (311 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Buick Rainier. (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2007 Buick Rainier.
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, 1999 Opel Omega (459 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Buick Rainier | 1999 Opel Omega | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | Rainier | Omega |
Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.9 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2740 mm |