1986 Opel Omega vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1986 Opel Omega is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Omega (122 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Omega weights approximately 275 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. 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, 1986 Opel Omega (175 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Opel Omega | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Omega | Corona |
Year Released | 1986 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2510 mm |