1999 Opel Omega vs. 1974 Toyota Sprinter
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 Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Sprinter 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 249 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 895 kg more than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Opel Omega (459 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 1974 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Omega | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2340 mm |
