1991 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 22 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 808 kg more than 1969 Opel Olympia.
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, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (1,139 Nm) has 1056 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Corvette | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 58 HP |
| Torque | 1139 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 780 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2420 mm |
