1968 Opel Olympia vs. 1991 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1991 Peugeot 205 is newer by 23 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 1,078 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Olympia (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1991 Peugeot 205. (44 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1991 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Olympia weights approximately 20 kg more than 1991 Peugeot 205. 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, 1991 Peugeot 205, 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, 1968 Opel Olympia (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Peugeot 205. (75 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Opel Olympia | 1991 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Olympia | 205 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2430 mm |
