1968 Fiat 124 vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1968 Fiat 124 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Olympia (73 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 124 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1967 Opel Olympia.
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, 1967 Opel Olympia (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 124 | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 124 | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 73 HP |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 6.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 44 L |
