1970 Opel Olympia vs. 1995 Suzuki Cappuccino
To start off, 1995 Suzuki Cappuccino is newer by 25 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 1,078 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Suzuki Cappuccino (63 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Suzuki Cappuccino should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Olympia weights approximately 120 kg more than 1995 Suzuki Cappuccino.
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, 1995 Suzuki Cappuccino, 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, 1995 Suzuki Cappuccino (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Suzuki Cappuccino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Olympia | 1995 Suzuki Cappuccino | |
| Make | Opel | Suzuki |
| Model | Olympia | Cappuccino |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2070 mm |
