1998 Caterham C21 vs. 1969 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1998 Caterham C21 is newer by 29 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Caterham C21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Caterham C21 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Olympia weights approximately 130 kg more than 1998 Caterham C21.
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 Caterham C21 (146 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Caterham C21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Caterham C21 | 1969 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Caterham | Opel |
Model | C21 | Olympia |
Year Released | 1998 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2420 mm |