1968 Opel Olympia vs. 1993 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1993 Opel Frontera is newer by 25 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Opel Frontera (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Opel Frontera weights approximately 853 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 1993 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Opel Olympia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Opel Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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, 1993 Opel Frontera (170 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Opel Olympia | 1993 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Olympia | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1639 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
