1999 Opel Omega vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander is newer by 14 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (311 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 205 kg more than 1999 Opel Omega.
Because 2013 Toyota Highlander is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Opel Omega. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander will offer significantly more control. 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 (459 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Omega | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2790 mm |
