2008 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1970 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 545 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 1170 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.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 918 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL 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. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Mercedes-Benz SL | 1970 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
Model | SL | Olympia |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5980 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 604 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 1001 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2420 mm |