2003 Fiat Palio vs. 1970 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2003 Fiat Palio is newer by 33 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 1,078 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Olympia (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Palio weights approximately 125 kg more than 1970 Opel Olympia.
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, 2003 Fiat Palio, 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, both vehicles can yield 83 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 1970 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Palio | Olympia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2420 mm |
