1999 Opel Omega vs. 1976 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Corona 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 79 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 525 kg more than 1976 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 (227 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Corona. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 1976 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Omega | Corona |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 227 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2590 mm |
