1968 Opel Olympia vs. 1974 Seat 133
To start off, 1974 Seat 133 is newer by 6 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 16 more horse power than 1974 Seat 133. (43 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Olympia weights approximately 90 kg more than 1974 Seat 133. 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, 1968 Opel Olympia (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 133. (55 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Opel Olympia | 1974 Seat 133 | |
Make | Opel | Seat |
Model | Olympia | 133 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 842 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2030 mm |