1969 Opel Olympia vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1981 Holden Commodore is newer by 12 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 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Commodore (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 380 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, 1981 Holden Commodore (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia. 1981 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel Olympia has manual transmission. 1969 Opel Olympia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Opel Olympia | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Opel | Holden |
Model | Olympia | Commodore |
Year Released | 1969 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1077 cc | 1892 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2670 mm |