1968 Opel Olympia vs. 1992 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1992 Toyota Previa is newer by 24 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 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Previa (132 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Previa weights approximately 835 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, 1992 Toyota Previa, 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, 1992 Toyota Previa (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Opel Olympia | 1992 Toyota Previa | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Olympia | Previa |
Year Released | 1968 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 2438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 207 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |