1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1966 Wartburg 353
To start off, 1967 Opel Olympia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Wartburg 353. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Wartburg 353 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) has 24 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 353. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 353. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Wartburg 353 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Because 1967 Opel Olympia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Opel Olympia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Wartburg 353, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1967 Opel Olympia (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 353. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 353.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Olympia | 1966 Wartburg 353 | |
| Make | Opel | Wartburg |
| Model | Olympia | 353 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 44 L |
