1986 Opel Omega vs. 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Opel Omega would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Omega (122 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 340 kg more than 1986 Opel Omega.
Because 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Opel Omega. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser (188 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Omega. (175 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Opel Omega | 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Omega | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2320 mm |
