1969 Opel Olympia vs. 1988 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1988 Westfield ZEI is newer by 19 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Olympia weights approximately 55 kg more than 1988 Westfield ZEI.
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, 1988 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1988 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel Olympia | 1988 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Opel | Westfield |
| Model | Olympia | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1988 |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2340 mm |
