1989 Opel Omega vs. 1968 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1989 Opel Omega is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Sport 800 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 45 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Opel Omega weights approximately 618 kg more than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Opel Omega | 1968 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Omega | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 582 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2010 mm |