1968 Opel Olympia vs. 1989 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1989 Toyota Corolla 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Corolla 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.
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 Toyota Corolla, 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 Toyota Corolla (102 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Opel Olympia | 1989 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Olympia | Corolla |
Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |