1969 Opel Olympia vs. 1986 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1986 Peugeot 604 is newer by 17 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 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Peugeot 604 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Peugeot 604 (153 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 604 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 640 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, 1986 Peugeot 604 (242 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1986 Peugeot 604 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Opel Olympia | 1986 Peugeot 604 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Olympia | 604 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1077 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 242 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
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 | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |