1970 Opel Olympia vs. 1954 Porsche 356
To start off, 1970 Opel Olympia is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Porsche 356 (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia.
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, 1954 Porsche 356 (133 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1954 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Olympia | 1954 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Olympia | 356 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2110 mm |
