1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1970 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1970 Opel Olympia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Olympia weights approximately 100 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1970 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2420 mm |
