1970 Opel Olympia vs. 1988 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1988 Opel Corsa is newer by 18 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Opel Corsa (73 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Olympia weights approximately 35 kg more than 1988 Opel Corsa.
Because 1970 Opel Olympia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Opel Olympia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Opel Corsa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Opel Corsa (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1988 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Opel Olympia | 1988 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | Olympia | Corsa |
Year Released | 1970 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2350 mm |