1979 Toyota Celica vs. 2001 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2001 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1979 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2001 Vauxhall Omega. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2001 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 415 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Vauxhall Omega (281 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Celica | 2001 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | Celica | Omega |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2563 cc | 2172 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2740 mm |
