1970 Opel Olympia vs. 1964 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1970 Opel Olympia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,078 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Olympia (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Olympia weights approximately 200 kg more than 1964 Toyota Publica. 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 Opel Olympia (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Opel Olympia | 1964 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Olympia | Publica |
Year Released | 1970 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2140 mm |