1970 Opel Olympia vs. 2010 BMW 128
To start off, 2010 BMW 128 is newer by 40 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 128 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 128 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 128 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 128 weights approximately 805 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, 2010 BMW 128 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 128 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Opel Olympia | 2010 BMW 128 | |
Make | Opel | BMW |
Model | Olympia | 128 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4361 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1412 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2659 mm |