1968 Opel Olympia vs. 1973 Vauxhall Magnum
To start off, 1973 Vauxhall Magnum 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 1,759 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Vauxhall Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Vauxhall Magnum (77 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Vauxhall Magnum should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Vauxhall Magnum weights approximately 218 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 Vauxhall Magnum (131 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Vauxhall Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Opel Olympia | 1973 Vauxhall Magnum | |
| Make | Opel | Vauxhall |
| Model | Olympia | Magnum |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |
