1970 Opel Olympia vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 42 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 436 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, 2012 Honda Civic, 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, 2012 Honda Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia.

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