1998 Honda Accord vs. 1970 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 585 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.
Because 1970 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 1970 Opel Olympia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord, 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, 1998 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 1970 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
