1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1971 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1971 Triumph 1500 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 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Olympia (73 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1971 Triumph 1500. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Triumph 1500 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1967 Opel Olympia.
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, 1967 Opel Olympia (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Triumph 1500. (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Olympia | 1971 Triumph 1500 | |
Make | Opel | Triumph |
Model | Olympia | 1500 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 87.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 63 L |