1970 Opel Olympia vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 39 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 795 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, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H 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. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Opel Olympia | 2009 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Opel | SsangYong |
Model | Olympia | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2910 mm |