1969 Opel Olympia vs. 2008 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2008 Toyota Camry is newer by 39 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 2,361 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Camry weights approximately 642 kg more than 1969 Opel Olympia.
Because 1969 Opel Olympia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Opel Olympia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Toyota Camry (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia. 2008 Toyota Camry 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. 2008 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Opel Olympia | 2008 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Olympia | Camry |
Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 2361 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 83 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |