1968 Opel Olympia vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 7 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 220 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, 1975 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Opel Olympia | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Olympia | Corona |
Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2510 mm |