1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1969 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1969 Opel Olympia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 300 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 (168 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1969 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | 1750 | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
