1970 Opel Olympia vs. 1961 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1970 Opel Olympia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Skoda 1202 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Olympia (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1961 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 325 kg more 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, 1961 Skoda 1202 (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1961 Skoda 1202 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Olympia | 1961 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Opel | Skoda |
| Model | Olympia | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2690 mm |
