1968 Avanti Avanti vs. 1968 Opel Olympia

To start off, both 1968 Avanti Avanti and 1968 Opel Olympia were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Avanti Avanti (230 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 714 kg more than 1968 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. 1968 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1968 Opel Olympia has manual transmission. 1968 Opel Olympia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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