1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1970 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 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 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 708 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 Mercedes-Benz 300 (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1970 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
| Model | 300 | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 273 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2420 mm |
