1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1967 Opel Olympia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 135 (150 HP) has 75 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1967 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, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 135 | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | A 135 | Olympia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 308 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |