1949 Fiat 1500 vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1967 Opel Olympia is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Olympia (73 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1949 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1949 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 310 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Fiat 1500 | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 1500 | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 6.0:1 |
| 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 | 1200 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 44 L |
