1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1969 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 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 2,996 cc (5 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1969 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1969 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
Model | 300 | Olympia |
Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3430 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |