1995 Honda NSX vs. 1970 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1995 Honda NSX is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda NSX weights approximately 600 kg more than 1970 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, 1995 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda NSX | 1970 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | NSX | Olympia |
Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2420 mm |