1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1954 Vauxhall Cresta
To start off, 1967 Opel Olympia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Vauxhall Cresta would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Vauxhall Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Olympia (73 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Vauxhall Cresta weights approximately 230 kg more than 1967 Opel Olympia.
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, 1954 Vauxhall Cresta (155 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1954 Vauxhall Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Olympia | 1954 Vauxhall Cresta | |
Make | Opel | Vauxhall |
Model | Olympia | Cresta |
Year Released | 1967 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.0:1 | 7.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2630 mm |