1970 Opel Olympia vs. 1993 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1993 Toyota MR2 is newer by 23 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), 1993 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota MR2 (154 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 455 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, 1993 Toyota MR2 (195 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Opel Olympia | 1993 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Olympia | MR2 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2410 mm |