2002 AC Aceca vs. 1969 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2002 AC Aceca is newer by 33 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Aceca (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 730 kg more than 1969 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, 2002 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
2002 AC Aceca | 1969 Opel Olympia | |
Make | AC | Opel |
Model | Aceca | Olympia |
Year Released | 2002 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |