1999 Opel Omega vs. 1999 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 1999 Opel Omega and 1999 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Yaris. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 903 kg more than 1999 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Opel Omega is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Opel Omega. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Yaris, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (230 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Yaris. (90 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 1999 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Omega | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.2 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 66.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1733 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |
