1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1967 Opel Olympia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (101 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 77 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, 1967 Opel Olympia (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | Giulietta | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
| 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 | 957 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |
