1970 Opel Olympia vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 770 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 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Opel Olympia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Olympia | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Opel | Subaru |
| Model | Olympia | Forester |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2616 mm |
