1970 Opel Olympia vs. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 28 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 5,377 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 1520 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, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph has automatic transmission and 1970 Opel Olympia has manual transmission. 1970 Opel Olympia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Opel Olympia | 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
Make | Opel | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Olympia | Silver Seraph |
Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 5377 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 2300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3070 mm |