2008 Chevrolet Spark vs. 1970 Opel Olympia

To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Spark is newer by 38 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 1,078 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Olympia (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. (51 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Olympia weights approximately 4 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 Opel Olympia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Opel Olympia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Spark, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Opel Olympia (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. (70 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Spark.

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