1956 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1969 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1969 Opel Olympia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (115 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 280 kg more than 1969 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, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Lancia Aurelia | 1969 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Aurelia | Olympia |
Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2420 mm |