1994 Toyota Carina vs. 2004 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Vauxhall Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 530 kg more than 1994 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Vauxhall Omega (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Toyota Carina | 2004 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | Carina | Omega |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2740 mm |
