1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1967 Opel Olympia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (85 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Olympia weights approximately 260 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (150 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | Giulia | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 44 L |
