1950 GAZ M-20 vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1968 Opel Olympia is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Olympia (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1950 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1950 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1968 Opel Olympia.
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, 1950 GAZ M-20 (126 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1950 GAZ M-20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 GAZ M-20 | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | GAZ | Opel |
| Model | M-20 | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2420 mm |
