1941 Oldsmobile 66 vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1968 Opel Olympia is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 3,903 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Oldsmobile 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Oldsmobile 66 (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1941 Oldsmobile 66 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 990 kg more than 1968 Opel Olympia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Oldsmobile 66 | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
| Model | 66 | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3903 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2420 mm |
