1990 Opel Lotus Omega vs. 1958 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,615 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Lotus Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega (377 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Lotus Omega weights approximately 413 kg more than 1958 Toyota Crown. 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, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega (568 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Lotus Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Lotus Omega | 1958 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Lotus Omega | Crown |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3615 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 377 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1663 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2540 mm |
