1968 Opel Olympia vs. 1973 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1973 Triumph Stag is newer by 5 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 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Triumph Stag is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph Stag (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph Stag should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph Stag weights approximately 420 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, 1973 Triumph Stag (192 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph Stag will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Opel Olympia | 1973 Triumph Stag | |
Make | Opel | Triumph |
Model | Olympia | Stag |
Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 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 | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2550 mm |