1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1968 Opel Olympia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero would be higher. At 1,078 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Olympia weights approximately 230 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero.
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, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (197 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm). This means 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Abarth | Opel |
| Model | 1000 Bialbero | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
