2001 Opel Omega vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 2001 Opel Omega is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 66 kg more than 2001 Opel Omega.
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, 1968 Toyota Century (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Opel Omega | 1968 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Omega | Century |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
