1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AMC Gremlin (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 387 kg more than 1968 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, 1970 AMC Gremlin (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | AMC | Opel |
| Model | Gremlin | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
