1970 Opel Olympia vs. 2010 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Micra 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 1,386 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Micra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Micra (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Micra should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Micra weights approximately 662 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, 2010 Nissan Micra, 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, 2010 Nissan Micra (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Micra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Opel Olympia | 2010 Nissan Micra | |
Make | Opel | Nissan |
Model | Olympia | Micra |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1386 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2440 mm |