1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1970 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1970 Opel Olympia is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin A 70 (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 70 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 1952 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 70 | 1970 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | A 70 | Olympia |
Year Released | 1952 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2420 mm |