1969 Opel Olympia vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corona (83 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Corona weights approximately 125 kg more than 1969 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, 1973 Toyota Corona (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Opel Olympia | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Olympia | Corona |
Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |