1994 Caterham Seven vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 26 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 1,998 cc, 1994 Caterham Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Caterham Seven (165 HP) has 106 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Olympia weights approximately 246 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven.
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, 1994 Caterham Seven (203 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm). This means 1994 Caterham Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Caterham Seven | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Caterham | Opel |
Model | Seven | Olympia |
Year Released | 1994 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1078 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 86 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2420 mm |