1968 Opel Olympia vs. 1970 Steyr Haflinger
To start off, 1970 Steyr Haflinger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 1,078 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Olympia (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1970 Steyr Haflinger. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1970 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Olympia weights approximately 130 kg more than 1970 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Opel Olympia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Steyr Haflinger will offer significantly more control. 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 Opel Olympia (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Steyr Haflinger. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Steyr Haflinger.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Opel Olympia | 1970 Steyr Haflinger | |
Make | Opel | Steyr |
Model | Olympia | Haflinger |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 643 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 2840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1360 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 1510 mm |