2007 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1970 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 37 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 1,950 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Freelander (109 HP @ 1750 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 835 kg more than 1970 Opel Olympia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Opel Olympia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Land Rover Freelander (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia. 2007 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1970 Opel Olympia has manual transmission. 1970 Opel Olympia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Freelander | 1970 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Freelander | Olympia |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1950 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 1750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2420 mm |