1968 Opel Olympia vs. 1981 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corsa is newer by 13 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 1,452 cc, 1981 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Corsa weights approximately 36 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Opel Olympia | 1981 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Olympia | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2510 mm |
