1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1956 Riley RM A
To start off, 1967 Opel Olympia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Riley RM A would be higher. At 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Riley RM A is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Riley RM A weights approximately 449 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.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Olympia | 1956 Riley RM A | |
Make | Opel | Riley |
Model | Olympia | RM A |
Year Released | 1967 | 1956 |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2870 mm |