2003 Opel Omega vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2003 Opel Omega is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Omega (143 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Omega weights approximately 743 kg more than 1985 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2003 Opel Omega (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (140 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Opel Omega | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Omega | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1733 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
