1969 Opel Olympia vs. 2013 Infiniti M
To start off, 2013 Infiniti M is newer by 44 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 3,696 cc (24 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti M (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti M weights approximately 1101 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 2013 Infiniti M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Opel Olympia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti M 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, 2013 Infiniti M (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel Olympia | 2013 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Opel | Infiniti |
| Model | Olympia | M |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 24 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1515 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2900 mm |
