1969 Toyota Century vs. 2001 Opel Omega
To start off, 2001 Opel Omega is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Century weights approximately 66 kg more than 2001 Opel Omega.
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, 1969 Toyota Century (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Toyota Century | 2001 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Toyota | Opel |
| Model | Century | Omega |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2980 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1734 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
