1999 Opel Omega vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 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 (211 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 564 kg more than 1974 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 (280 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (162 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Omega | Corona |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
