2008 Opel Omega vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 2008 Opel Omega is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Omega (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 115 kg more than 2008 Opel Omega.
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, 1968 Toyota Century (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Omega. (241 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Omega | 1968 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Omega | Century |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1800 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
