1956 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1968 Opel Olympia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,087 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Olympia (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1956 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1956 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Olympia weights approximately 18 kg more than 1956 Morgan Plus 4. 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 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1956 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Morgan Plus 4 | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Morgan | Opel |
Model | Plus 4 | Olympia |
Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2087 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2420 mm |