1990 Fiat Uno vs. 1970 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1990 Fiat Uno is newer by 20 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 1,372 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Fiat Uno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Fiat Uno (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Uno should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Fiat Uno weights approximately 50 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.
Because 1970 Opel Olympia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Opel Olympia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Uno, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Fiat Uno (108 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Fiat Uno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Fiat Uno | 1970 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | Uno | Olympia |
Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2420 mm |