1968 Opel Olympia vs. 2006 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2006 Toyota Hilux is newer by 38 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Hilux (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 430 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 2006 Toyota Hilux 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, 2006 Toyota Hilux 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, 2006 Toyota Hilux (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Opel Olympia | 2006 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Olympia | Hilux |
Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |