1970 Opel Olympia vs. 1970 Triumph 2000
To start off, both 1970 Opel Olympia and 1970 Triumph 2000 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Triumph 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Triumph 2000 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Triumph 2000 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Triumph 2000 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1970 Opel Olympia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Triumph 2000 (135 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Triumph 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Olympia | 1970 Triumph 2000 | |
| Make | Opel | Triumph |
| Model | Olympia | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2700 mm |
