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 |