2000 Opel Omega vs. 2008 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2008 Toyota Camry is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Omega would be higher. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Camry (155 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2000 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Camry weights approximately 848 kg more than 2000 Opel Omega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Opel Omega is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Opel Omega. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Toyota Camry (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Omega. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Omega | 2008 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Omega | Camry |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1733 kg | 2581 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
