2008 Opel Omega vs. 2011 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Opel Omega would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2008 Opel Omega. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 206 kg more than 2008 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, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Omega. (241 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Omega | 2011 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Opel | Buick |
| Model | Omega | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1891 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3009 mm |
