2010 Buick Lucerne vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Vauxhall Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Vauxhall Omega would be higher. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 121 kg more than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Vauxhall 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 1999 Vauxhall Omega. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne, 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, 2010 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Buick Lucerne | 1999 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
| Model | Lucerne | Omega |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3900 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1726 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5161 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2936 mm | 2740 mm |
