1968 Opel Olympia vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 45 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 495 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, 2013 Mini Cooper, 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Opel Olympia | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Opel | Mini |
Model | Olympia | Cooper |
Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3729 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1414 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2467 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |