1970 Opel Olympia vs. 2009 Tata Nano
To start off, 2009 Tata Nano 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 1,078 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Olympia (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Olympia weights approximately 180 kg more than 2009 Tata Nano. 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, 1970 Opel Olympia (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Opel Olympia | 2009 Tata Nano | |
Make | Opel | Tata |
Model | Olympia | Nano |
Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2230 mm |