Opel Omega 1999 vs Toyota Camry 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 227 NM | 218 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Opel Omega engine produces 18 HP more power than Toyota Camry, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Toyota Camry. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.9 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Camry is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Omega consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Camry, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Omega could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Omega consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Camry. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Camry gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Camry) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Opel Omega) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Vectra, Opel Calibra | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Previa | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Camry might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Omega engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Toyota Camry 2001 2.4 engine: A fairly robust engine, easy to maintain and spare parts are readily available. Not too sensitive to fuel quality. High oil consumption and relatively short chain life (around 170 000 km). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
| Opel Omega is 8 cm longer than the Toyota Camry, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Omega is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
830 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 4000 | |
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