1999 Opel Omega vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 609 kg more than 1968 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 (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Opel Omega | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Omega | Corona |
Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1858 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 51 L |