1970 Opel Olympia vs. 2010 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XJ 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XJ (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 954 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 Jaguar XJ (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 477 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia. 2010 Jaguar XJ 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. 2010 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Olympia | 2010 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Opel | Jaguar |
| Model | Olympia | XJ |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1734 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3170 mm |
