Opel Omega 1999 vs Toyota Camry 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 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: | 211 HP | 181 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 231 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Opel Omega is more dynamic to drive. Opel Omega engine produces 30 HP more power than Toyota Camry, whereas torque is 39 NM more than Toyota Camry. Thanks to more power Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 8.3 | |
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The Toyota Camry is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Omega consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 530'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Omega engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Sintra | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus ES | |
| 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. | |||
| Toyota Camry 2017 2.5 engine: The 2.5-liter 2AR-FE engine replaced the earlier 2.4-liter AZ series and is widely regarded as a highly reliable, long-lasting engine, often referred to as a "million-kms" motor. However, it requires ... More about Toyota Camry 2017 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Opel Omega is 2 cm longer than the Toyota Camry, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Omega is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 493 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Opel Omega has more luggage capacity. Opel Omega has 37 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Camry. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 0.4 metres less than that of the Toyota Camry, which means Opel Omega can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | no data | |
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