2005 Opel Omega vs. 2005 Toyota Solara
To start off, both 2005 Opel Omega and 2005 Toyota Solara were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Solara (161 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Omega weights approximately 219 kg more than 2005 Toyota Solara.
Because 2005 Opel Omega is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Opel Omega. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Solara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Solara (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Omega. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Omega | 2005 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Omega | Solara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
