1972 GMC Suburban vs. 1969 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1972 GMC Suburban 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 GMC Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1420 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.
Because 1972 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Opel Olympia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 GMC Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia. 1972 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel Olympia has manual transmission. 1969 Opel Olympia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 GMC Suburban | 1969 Opel Olympia | |
Make | GMC | Opel |
Model | Suburban | Olympia |
Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2420 mm |