1969 Opel Olympia vs. 1964 Simca 1300
To start off, 1969 Opel Olympia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Simca 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Simca 1300 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Simca 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Olympia (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1964 Simca 1300. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1964 Simca 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Simca 1300 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1969 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, 1964 Simca 1300 (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1964 Simca 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Opel Olympia | 1964 Simca 1300 | |
Make | Opel | Simca |
Model | Olympia | 1300 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1077 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |