1969 Opel Admiral vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1969 Opel Admiral 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 955 kg more than 1968 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.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Opel Admiral | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | Admiral | Olympia |
Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2420 mm |