1956 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1967 Opel Olympia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,920 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Aston Martin DB2 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 285 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, 1956 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1956 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Aston Martin DB2 | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | DB2 | Olympia |
Year Released | 1956 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2920 cc | 1697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 44 L |