1999 Opel Omega vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 705 kg more than 1964 Toyota Corona. 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, 1999 Opel Omega (270 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Opel Omega | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Omega | Corona |
Year Released | 1999 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |