1967 MG MGB vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, both 1967 MG MGB 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 MG MGB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 MG MGB (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 MG MGB should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Olympia weights approximately 8 kg more than 1967 MG MGB.
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 MG MGB (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1967 MG MGB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1967 MG MGB | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | MG | Opel |
Model | MGB | Olympia |
Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2420 mm |