1989 Alpine V6 vs. 1970 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1989 Alpine V6 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alpine V6 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1970 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, 1989 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1989 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alpine V6 | 1970 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Alpine | Opel |
Model | V6 | Olympia |
Year Released | 1989 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2420 mm |