1999 Opel Omega vs. 1971 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 810 kg more than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. 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 (227 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Opel Omega | 1971 Toyota Sprinter | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Omega | Sprinter |
Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 227 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2340 mm |