1972 AMC Matador vs. 1969 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1972 AMC Matador is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 704 kg more than 1969 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, 1972 AMC Matador (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1972 AMC Matador | 1969 Opel Olympia | |
Make | AMC | Opel |
Model | Matador | Olympia |
Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4228 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |