2007 Lotus Exige vs. 1969 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 38 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), 2007 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lotus Exige weights approximately 136 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, 2007 Lotus Exige (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Exige | 1969 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Exige | Olympia |
Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 916 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |