1999 Opel Omega vs. 1965 Toyota Publica
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 Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (311 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1965 Toyota Publica. 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 (459 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Publica. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 1965 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Omega | Publica |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2140 mm |
