1994 Dodge Venom vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1994 Dodge Venom 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Dodge Venom is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Dodge Venom weights approximately 277 kg more than 1968 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, 1994 Dodge Venom (339 Nm) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm). This means 1994 Dodge Venom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Dodge Venom | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Dodge | Opel |
Model | Venom | Olympia |
Year Released | 1994 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 86 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2420 mm |