2002 Opel Omega vs. 1968 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 2002 Opel Omega is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Omega (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Omega weights approximately 1151 kg more than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. 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, 2002 Opel Omega (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Opel Omega | 1968 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Omega | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1733 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
