1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1971 Holden Monaro 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (271 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 604 kg more than 1968 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Holden | Opel |
Model | Monaro | Olympia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2420 mm |