1989 Opel Omega vs. 1966 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1989 Opel Omega is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Opel Omega (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Opel Omega weights approximately 255 kg more than 1966 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, 1989 Opel Omega (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1989 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Opel Omega | 1966 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Omega | Corona |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2430 mm |
