1999 Opel Omega vs. 2006 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2006 Toyota MR2 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Opel Omega 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 28 more horse power than 2006 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota MR2.
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, 2006 Toyota MR2 (231 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (227 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 2006 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Omega | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 227 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2460 mm |
