1970 Opel Olympia vs. 2013 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2013 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 43 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Lincoln Navigator (306 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1943 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, 2013 Lincoln Navigator (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia. 2013 Lincoln Navigator 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. 2013 Lincoln Navigator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Opel Olympia | 2013 Lincoln Navigator | |
Make | Opel | Lincoln |
Model | Olympia | Navigator |
Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 2723 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5293 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2332 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1988 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3023 mm |