1999 BMW 730 vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1999 BMW 730 is newer by 31 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 730 weights approximately 960 kg more than 1968 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, 1999 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 730 | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 730 | Olympia |
Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |