1969 Opel Olympia vs. 2010 Infiniti FX

To start off, 2010 Infiniti FX is newer by 41 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti FX (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti FX weights approximately 939 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, 2010 Infiniti FX (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia. 2010 Infiniti FX 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. 2010 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Opel Olympia 2010 Infiniti FX
Make Opel Infiniti
Model Olympia FX
Year Released 1969 2010
Body Type Coupe Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1078 cc 3496 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 58 HP 303 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 83 Nm 355 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75.1 mm 95.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 61 mm 81 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 10.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 780 kg 1719 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1580 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2420 mm 2890 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 90 L