2004 Holden Rodeo vs. 1969 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2004 Holden Rodeo 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 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Holden Rodeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Holden Rodeo (93 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Holden Rodeo should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia.
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 Holden Rodeo (207 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Holden Rodeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Holden Rodeo | 1969 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Holden | Opel |
Model | Rodeo | Olympia |
Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2405 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 207 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2420 mm |