1971 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1971 Daihatsu Consorte is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Daihatsu Consorte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Daihatsu Consorte (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Daihatsu Consorte should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Olympia weights approximately 110 kg more than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte.
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, 1971 Daihatsu Consorte (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1971 Daihatsu Consorte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Daihatsu Consorte | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
| Model | Consorte | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2420 mm |
