1974 Mazda RX-3 vs. 1969 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1974 Mazda RX-3 is newer by 5 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 1,962 cc, 1974 Mazda RX-3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda RX-3 (100 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda RX-3 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda RX-3 weights approximately 70 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, 1974 Mazda RX-3 (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda RX-3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mazda RX-3 | 1969 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Mazda | Opel |
Model | RX-3 | Olympia |
Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |