1988 Morgan 4 vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1988 Morgan 4 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Morgan 4 (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Morgan 4 weights approximately 90 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, 1988 Morgan 4 (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1988 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Morgan 4 | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Morgan | Opel |
Model | 4 | Olympia |
Year Released | 1988 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2420 mm |