1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1956 Porsche 356
To start off, 1967 Opel Olympia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Porsche 356 weights approximately 66 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, 1956 Porsche 356 (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1956 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Olympia | 1956 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Olympia | 356 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 83 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 852 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |