1972 Mazda 1000 vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1972 Mazda 1000 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 1,078 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Olympia (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Olympia weights approximately 70 kg more than 1972 Mazda 1000. 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, 1968 Opel Olympia (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mazda 1000 | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Mazda | Opel |
Model | 1000 | Olympia |
Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 987 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2420 mm |