1977 Opel Rekord vs. 1970 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1977 Opel Rekord is newer by 7 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 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Rekord weights approximately 340 kg more than 1970 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.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Opel Rekord | 1970 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | Rekord | Olympia |
Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2420 mm |