1968 Fiat 124 vs. 1970 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1970 Opel Olympia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 124 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1970 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, 1968 Fiat 124 (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 124 | 1970 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 124 | Olympia |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 89 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2420 mm |