1969 Opel Olympia vs. 1983 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1983 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 14 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Reliant Scimitar (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 520 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, 1983 Reliant Scimitar (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1983 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Opel Olympia | 1983 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Opel | Reliant |
Model | Olympia | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1969 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 68.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2640 mm |