1999 Vauxhall Omega vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1999 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Vauxhall Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 618 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corona. 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, 1999 Vauxhall Omega (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona. 1981 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1999 Vauxhall Omega has manual transmission. 1999 Vauxhall Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Vauxhall Omega | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Toyota |
| Model | Omega | Corona |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1668 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2530 mm |
