1968 Opel Olympia vs. 1962 Vauxhall Velox
To start off, 1968 Opel Olympia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Vauxhall Velox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Vauxhall Velox would be higher. At 2,651 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Vauxhall Velox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Vauxhall Velox (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Vauxhall Velox should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Vauxhall Velox weights approximately 449 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, 1962 Vauxhall Velox (200 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1962 Vauxhall Velox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Opel Olympia | 1962 Vauxhall Velox | |
| Make | Opel | Vauxhall |
| Model | Olympia | Velox |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 2651 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 48 L |
