1969 Morris Minor vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1969 Morris Minor 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 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Olympia (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1969 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Morris Minor weights approximately 45 kg more than 1967 Opel Olympia.
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, 1967 Opel Olympia (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Morris Minor | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Morris | Opel |
Model | Minor | Olympia |
Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 60 L |