2005 Opel Omega vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2005 Opel Omega is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Omega weights approximately 504 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica. 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, 2005 Opel Omega (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Opel Omega | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Omega | Celica |
Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2510 mm |