1957 Opel Rekord vs. 1969 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1969 Opel Olympia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Opel Rekord weights approximately 170 kg more than 1969 Opel Olympia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Opel Rekord | 1969 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | Rekord | Olympia |
Year Released | 1957 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1680 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |