1998 Opel Omega vs. 1975 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1998 Opel Omega is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Omega (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Omega weights approximately 74 kg more than 1975 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, 1998 Opel Omega (178 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Opel Omega | 1975 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Omega | Crown |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
