1966 Mazda Familia vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1967 Opel Olympia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Olympia (73 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1966 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1966 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Olympia weights approximately 100 kg more than 1966 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Opel Olympia (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mazda Familia | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | Familia | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 984 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 44 L |
