1990 Opel Omega vs. 2009 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2009 Toyota iQ is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Opel Omega would be higher. At 2,594 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Omega (149 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Toyota iQ. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Omega weights approximately 605 kg more than 2009 Toyota iQ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Opel Omega (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota iQ. (118 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Omega | 2009 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Omega | iQ |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2594 cc | 1329 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 2985 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2000 mm |
