1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1970 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1970 Opel Olympia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Olympia (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Olympia weights approximately 18 kg more than 1966 Austin A 40. 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, 1970 Opel Olympia (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 40 | 1970 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 40 | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2420 mm |
