1962 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1967 Opel Olympia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lancia Flaminia (98 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 550 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, 1962 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1962 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lancia Flaminia | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Flaminia | Olympia |
Year Released | 1962 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 44 L |