1965 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 586 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Corvette | Olympia |
Year Released | 1965 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 6.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 44 L |