1968 Opel Olympia vs. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (168 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1370 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Opel Olympia | 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Olympia | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 4164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 102 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2860 mm |