1954 DKW Coupe vs. 1970 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1970 Opel Olympia is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 DKW Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 DKW Coupe would be higher. At 1,078 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Olympia (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1954 DKW Coupe. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1954 DKW Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 DKW Coupe weights approximately 99 kg more than 1970 Opel Olympia.
Because 1970 Opel Olympia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Opel Olympia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1954 DKW Coupe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Opel Olympia (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 DKW Coupe. (69 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 DKW Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 DKW Coupe | 1970 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | DKW | Opel |
| Model | Coupe | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 879 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2420 mm |
