1969 Opel Olympia vs. 1990 Volvo 780
To start off, 1990 Volvo 780 is newer by 21 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 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 780 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 780 (200 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 780 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 780 weights approximately 800 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, 1990 Volvo 780 (143 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm). This means 1990 Volvo 780 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Opel Olympia | 1990 Volvo 780 | |
Make | Opel | Volvo |
Model | Olympia | 780 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 143 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2780 mm |