1970 Opel Olympia vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1980 Toyota Celica 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 2,563 cc, 1980 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Celica weights approximately 402 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, 1980 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Olympia | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Olympia | Celica |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2640 mm |
