1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1969 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1969 Toyota 2000GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Toyota 2000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota 2000GT (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (85 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota 2000GT weights approximately 270 kg more than 1967 Opel Olympia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1969 Toyota 2000GT (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota 2000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Olympia | 1969 Toyota 2000GT | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Olympia | 2000GT |
Year Released | 1967 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 60 L |