1975 Honda 145 vs. 1969 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1975 Honda 145 is newer by 6 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 1,432 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Honda 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Honda 145 (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Honda 145 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Honda 145 weights approximately 140 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 1969 Opel Olympia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Opel Olympia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Honda 145, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Honda 145 (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1975 Honda 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Honda 145 | 1969 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | 145 | Olympia |
Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1432 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2420 mm |