1997 Citroen C 15 vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1997 Citroen C 15 is newer by 29 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 1,078 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Olympia (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1997 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Citroen C 15 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Because 1968 Opel Olympia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Opel Olympia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Citroen C 15, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1968 Opel Olympia (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen C 15 | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | C 15 | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
