1970 Opel Olympia vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 30 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche (324 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1956 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, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 655 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche 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. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Opel Olympia | 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Opel | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Olympia | Corniche |
Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 324 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 738 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 2736 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3070 mm |