1956 Morris Minor 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 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,078 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Olympia (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Minor weights approximately 4 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, 1967 Opel Olympia (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Morris Minor | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Morris | Opel |
Model | Minor | Olympia |
Year Released | 1956 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2420 mm |