1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1971 Renault 12
To start off, 1971 Renault 12 is newer by 4 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 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Olympia (75 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1971 Renault 12. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Renault 12 weights approximately 20 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, 1971 Renault 12, 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 (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 12. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 12.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Olympia | 1971 Renault 12 | |
Make | Opel | Renault |
Model | Olympia | 12 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 126 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
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 | 880 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 56 L |