1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1967 Opel Olympia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Olympia weights approximately 210 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000.
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 (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 1000 | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Abarth | Opel |
Model | 1000 | Olympia |
Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 1697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 44 L |