1968 Opel Olympia vs. 1994 Renault 21
To start off, 1994 Renault 21 is newer by 26 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Renault 21 (64 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Renault 21 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Renault 21 weights approximately 325 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, 1994 Renault 21, 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, 1994 Renault 21 (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Opel Olympia | 1994 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Olympia | 21 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 21.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2820 mm |
