1969 Opel Olympia vs. 1984 Volvo 240
To start off, 1984 Volvo 240 is newer by 15 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 240 (96 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 240 weights approximately 510 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, 1984 Volvo 240 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Opel Olympia | 1984 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Opel | Volvo |
Model | Olympia | 240 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2660 mm |