2000 Opel Omega vs. 1968 Toyota 1000
To start off, 2000 Opel Omega is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota 1000 would be higher. At 3,175 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Omega (218 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1968 Toyota 1000. (46 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Omega weights approximately 970 kg more than 1968 Toyota 1000. 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, 2000 Opel Omega (290 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota 1000. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota 1000. 2000 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 1968 Toyota 1000 has manual transmission. 1968 Toyota 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Omega | 1968 Toyota 1000 | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Omega | 1000 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3175 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 36 L |
