1969 Austin 1300 vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1969 Austin 1300 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Olympia (75 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1969 Austin 1300. (70 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1969 Austin 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Olympia weights approximately 25 kg more than 1969 Austin 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 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 1967 Opel Olympia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Austin 1300, 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, 1967 Opel Olympia (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Austin 1300. (101 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Austin 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Austin 1300 | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | 1300 | Olympia |
Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 70 L |