1968 Opel Olympia vs. 2005 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2005 Toyota RAV4 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota RAV4 (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 665 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 2005 Toyota RAV4 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, 2005 Toyota RAV4 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, 2005 Toyota RAV4 (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Opel Olympia | 2005 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Olympia | RAV4 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |