1993 Opel Omega vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1993 Opel Omega is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Opel Omega (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Celica. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Celica.
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, 1993 Opel Omega (220 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Celica. (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Celica. 1993 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 1980 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1980 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Opel Omega | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Omega | Celica |
Year Released | 1993 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2590 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2510 mm |