1988 Bentley Continental vs. 1968 Opel Olympia

To start off, 1988 Bentley Continental is newer by 20 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1580 kg more than 1968 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. 1988 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1968 Opel Olympia has manual transmission. 1968 Opel Olympia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Bentley Continental 1968 Opel Olympia
Make Bentley Opel
Model Continental Olympia
Year Released 1988 1968
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 1078 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 59 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2360 kg 780 kg
Vehicle Length 5350 mm 4190 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1580 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2420 mm


 

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