1968 Opel Olympia vs. 1989 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1989 Nissan Santana is newer by 21 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Santana weights approximately 294 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, 1989 Nissan Santana, 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, 1989 Nissan Santana (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia. 1989 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1968 Opel Olympia has manual transmission. 1968 Opel Olympia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Opel Olympia | 1989 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Opel | Nissan |
Model | Olympia | Santana |
Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2560 mm |