1979 Fiat 133 vs. 1969 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1979 Fiat 133 is newer by 10 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 1,077 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Olympia (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Olympia weights approximately 90 kg more than 1979 Fiat 133. 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, 1969 Opel Olympia (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Fiat 133 | 1969 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 133 | Olympia |
Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2420 mm |