1970 Opel Olympia vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Toyota Corolla is newer by 36 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Corolla (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 595 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.
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, 2006 Toyota Corolla, 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, 2006 Toyota Corolla (281 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Olympia | 2006 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Olympia | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2610 mm |
