1965 Jaguar MK II 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 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 560 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 Jaguar MK II (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1965 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Jaguar MK II | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Jaguar | Opel |
| Model | MK II | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| 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 | 1450 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 44 L |
