1967 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1969 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1969 Opel Olympia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 660 kg more than 1969 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, 1967 Lancia Flaminia (187 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1967 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Lancia Flaminia | 1969 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Flaminia | Olympia |
Year Released | 1967 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |