1977 Honda Accord vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1977 Honda Accord is newer by 9 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Honda Accord weights approximately 104 kg more than 1968 Opel Olympia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 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 1968 Opel Olympia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord, 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, 1977 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1977 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Honda Accord | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Accord | Olympia |
Year Released | 1977 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |