1955 AC 2-Litre vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1967 Opel Olympia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 AC 2-Litre (76 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1955 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 440 kg more than 1967 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, 1955 AC 2-Litre (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1955 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1955 AC 2-Litre | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | AC | Opel |
Model | 2-Litre | Olympia |
Year Released | 1955 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |