1970 Fiat 130 vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1970 Fiat 130 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 130 (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 739 kg more than 1967 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 130 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 130 | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 130 | Olympia |
Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2420 mm |