1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1967 Opel Olympia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1800 (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1800 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 325 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, 1959 Fiat 1800 (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1800 | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 1800 | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 6.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 44 L |
