1967 Alpine A vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, both 1967 Alpine A and 1967 Opel Olympia were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Alpine A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alpine A (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alpine A should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Olympia weights approximately 80 kg more than 1967 Alpine A.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alpine A | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Alpine | Opel |
| Model | A | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |
