1999 Opel Omega vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 12 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 380 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (227 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Omega | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 227 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2790 mm |
