1968 Opel Olympia vs. 1963 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1968 Opel Olympia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 1,777 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Volvo P 1800 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 310 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, 1963 Volvo P 1800 (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1963 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Opel Olympia | 1963 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | Opel | Volvo |
Model | Olympia | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1777 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |