1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1967 Wartburg 353
To start off, both 1967 Opel Olympia and 1967 Wartburg 353 were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Olympia (85 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1967 Wartburg 353. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1967 Wartburg 353. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Wartburg 353 weights approximately 34 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, 1967 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 (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Wartburg 353. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Wartburg 353.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Olympia | 1967 Wartburg 353 | |
Make | Opel | Wartburg |
Model | Olympia | 353 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 150 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 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 | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 44 L |