1968 Chevrolet Corvair vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, both 1968 Chevrolet Corvair 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 2,375 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvair weights approximately 354 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvair | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Corvair | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2375 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
