1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 10 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 4 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.
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, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1978 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
| Model | Charmant | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2420 mm |
