1994 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1969 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 25 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 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 427 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 820 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, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo (581 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 498 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Lamborghini Diablo | 1969 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Opel |
| Model | Diablo | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5707 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 581 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
