1969 Opel Olympia vs. 2002 Volkswagen W12
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen W12 is newer by 33 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 5,982 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen W12 (600 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 542 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen W12 weights approximately 471 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, 2002 Volkswagen W12 (335 Nm) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm). This means 2002 Volkswagen W12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia. 2002 Volkswagen W12 has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel Olympia has manual transmission. 1969 Opel Olympia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Volkswagen W12 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Opel Olympia | 2002 Volkswagen W12 | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Olympia | W12 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 5982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 600 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 335 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1251 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |