1972 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 4 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 935 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, 1972 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Impala | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Impala | Olympia |
Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |