1959 Jaguar MK II vs. 1970 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1970 Opel Olympia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK II (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 720 kg more than 1970 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 Jaguar MK II (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar MK II | 1970 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Jaguar | Opel |
Model | MK II | Olympia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2420 mm |