1999 Opel Omega vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Soarer (157 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (100 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 425 kg more than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
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, 1981 Toyota Soarer (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (209 Nm @ 1650 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega. 1981 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1999 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 1999 Opel Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Omega | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1650 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2670 mm |
