2009 BMW 330 vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (268 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 759 kg more than 1968 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, 2009 BMW 330 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 330 | Olympia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |