1970 Opel Olympia vs. 1980 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1980 Peugeot 505 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 520 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.
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, 1980 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1980 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Opel Olympia | 1980 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Olympia | 505 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2910 mm |