1969 BMW 1600 vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1969 BMW 1600 is newer by 1 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 BMW 1600 (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 BMW 1600 weights approximately 216 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1969 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1969 BMW 1600 | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 1600 | Olympia |
Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |