1989 Jaguar XJS vs. 1969 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJS is newer by 20 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 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJS 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, 1989 Jaguar XJS (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Jaguar XJS | 1969 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Jaguar | Opel |
Model | XJS | Olympia |
Year Released | 1989 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2420 mm |