1973 Holden Monaro vs. 1970 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1973 Holden Monaro is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Holden Monaro (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Holden Monaro weights approximately 564 kg more than 1970 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, 1973 Holden Monaro (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Holden Monaro | 1970 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Holden | Opel |
Model | Monaro | Olympia |
Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2834 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2420 mm |