1969 Opel Olympia vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 34 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 700 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.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Opel Olympia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Subaru Legacy (304 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia. 2003 Subaru Legacy 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. 2003 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1969 Opel Olympia | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Opel | Subaru |
Model | Olympia | Legacy |
Year Released | 1969 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 89.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |