1990 Opel Omega vs. 1969 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1990 Opel Omega is newer by 21 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Omega (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Omega weights approximately 426 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, 1990 Opel Omega (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Omega | 1969 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Omega | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2420 mm |
