1999 Opel Omega vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Celica (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (100 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 620 kg more than 1983 Toyota Celica.
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 (209 Nm @ 1650 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Omega | Celica |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1650 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2510 mm |
