1970 Fiat 124 vs. 1969 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1970 Fiat 124 is newer by 1 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 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 124 (59 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (58 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 124 weights approximately 150 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, 1970 Fiat 124 (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 124 | 1969 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 124 | Olympia |
Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 58 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |