2002 Opel Omega vs. 1990 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2002 Opel Omega is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota MR2 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 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1990 Toyota MR2. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Omega weights approximately 310 kg more than 1990 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, 2002 Opel Omega (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota MR2. (196 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Opel Omega | 1990 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Omega | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
