1999 Opel Omega vs. 1965 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (130 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 730 kg more than 1965 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 (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Opel Omega | 1965 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Omega | Corona |
Year Released | 1999 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.5:1 | 22.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2420 mm |