1968 Mercedes-Benz SE vs. 1968 Opel Olympia

To start off, both 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE 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 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE (169 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE weights approximately 680 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 Mercedes-Benz SE (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Mercedes-Benz SE 1968 Opel Olympia
Make Mercedes-Benz Opel
Model SE Olympia
Year Released 1968 1968
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2778 cc 1078 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 169 HP 59 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 86 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.8:1 9.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1460 kg 780 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 4190 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1580 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2420 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 70 L


 

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