1966 Austin A 60 vs. 1969 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1969 Opel Olympia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Austin A 60 (60 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Austin A 60 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Austin A 60 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1969 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, 1966 Austin A 60 (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1966 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Austin A 60 | 1969 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | A 60 | Olympia |
Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 123 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |