1968 Opel Olympia vs. 2005 Subaru Traviq
To start off, 2005 Subaru Traviq is newer by 37 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Traviq is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Traviq (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Traviq should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Traviq weights approximately 696 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Subaru Traviq (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Traviq will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Opel Olympia | 2005 Subaru Traviq | |
| Make | Opel | Subaru |
| Model | Olympia | Traviq |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2700 mm |
