2008 Opel Omega vs. 2006 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2008 Opel Omega is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 231 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, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Omega. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Omega | 2006 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Omega | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2688 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 159 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 79 L |