1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1967 Opel Olympia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Olympia (85 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 582 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, 1959 Rover P4 (169 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Olympia | 1959 Rover P4 | |
Make | Opel | Rover |
Model | Olympia | P4 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1472 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 52 L |