1999 Opel Omega vs. 2009 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2009 Toyota Hilux is newer by 10 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Hilux (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (100 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 340 kg more than 2009 Toyota Hilux.
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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 2009 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Omega | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1650 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
