1968 Opel Olympia vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, 1968 Opel Olympia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Porsche 356 (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Olympia weights approximately 30 kg more than 1957 Porsche 356.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Opel Olympia | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Olympia | 356 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2110 mm |