1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1962 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1967 Opel Olympia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Olympia (73 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Opel Olympia (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Olympia | 1962 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | Opel | Wartburg |
Model | Olympia | 311 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 43 L |