2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 35 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (391 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 690 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Corvette | Olympia |
Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 391 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |