1987 Opel Omega vs. 1997 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1997 Toyota Supra is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Opel Omega would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1987 Opel Omega. (75 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Supra weights approximately 215 kg more than 1987 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, 1997 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Omega. (139 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Opel Omega | 1997 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Omega | Supra |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
