1968 Opel Olympia vs. 1978 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1978 Peugeot 404 is newer by 10 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 1,467 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Olympia (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 404. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1968 Opel Olympia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Opel Olympia | 1978 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Olympia | 404 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2850 mm |
