1998 BMW 318 vs. 1970 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 28 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 318 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 615 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, 1998 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia. 1998 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1970 Opel Olympia has manual transmission. 1970 Opel Olympia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 318 | 1970 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 318 | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2420 mm |
