1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1969 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1969 Opel Olympia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,077 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Olympia (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 700. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Olympia weights approximately 210 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700. 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, 1969 Opel Olympia (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (61 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 700 | 1969 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Abarth | Opel |
| Model | 700 | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
