1968 Opel Olympia vs. 1979 Renault 18
To start off, 1979 Renault 18 is newer by 11 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 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Renault 18 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Renault 18 (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Renault 18 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Renault 18 weights approximately 245 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.
Because 1968 Opel Olympia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Opel Olympia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Renault 18, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Renault 18 (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Renault 18 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Opel Olympia | 1979 Renault 18 | |
Make | Opel | Renault |
Model | Olympia | 18 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1647 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 83.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |