1945 Austin 16 vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1967 Opel Olympia is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1945 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Olympia (75 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Austin 16 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1967 Opel Olympia.
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, 1945 Austin 16 (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1945 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Austin 16 | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | 16 | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
