1969 Monteverdi 400 vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1969 Monteverdi 400 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Monteverdi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Monteverdi 400 (392 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Monteverdi 400 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Monteverdi 400 weights approximately 795 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 Monteverdi 400 (657 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 571 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Monteverdi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Monteverdi 400 | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Monteverdi | Opel |
Model | 400 | Olympia |
Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7206 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 392 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 657 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 130 L | 70 L |