1990 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero is newer by 22 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 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero (83 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 816 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.
Because 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Opel Olympia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero will offer significantly more control. 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 Mitsubishi Pajero (201 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
| Model | Pajero | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2477 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2420 mm |
