2005 Lotus Exige vs. 1969 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 36 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lotus Exige weights approximately 150 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, 2005 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Exige | 1969 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Exige | Olympia |
Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 243 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 61 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |