1977 Opel Kadett vs. 1969 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 8 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 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Olympia (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Kadett weights approximately 40 kg more than 1969 Opel Olympia.
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, 1969 Opel Olympia (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Opel Kadett | 1969 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Kadett | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 70 L |
