1969 Opel Olympia vs. 1997 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1997 Toyota Crown is newer by 28 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Crown weights approximately 440 kg more than 1969 Opel Olympia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel Olympia | 1997 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Olympia | Crown |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
