1999 Opel Omega vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona 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 227 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 650 kg more than 1975 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 (459 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona. 1999 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 1975 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1975 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Omega | Corona |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2510 mm |
