2000 Opel Omega vs. 1984 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2000 Opel Omega is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Omega (305 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1984 Toyota MR2. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Omega weights approximately 350 kg more than 1984 Toyota MR2. 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 (450 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota MR2. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Omega | 1984 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Omega | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 960 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 40 L |
