1970 Opel Olympia vs. 1984 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 1984 Toyota Hilux is newer by 14 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Hilux 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Olympia | 1984 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Olympia | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2860 mm |
