1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1972 Simca 1000 is newer by 5 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Simca 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Simca 1000 weights approximately 74 kg more than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Simca 1000 (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Simca 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Olympia | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Opel | Simca |
| Model | Olympia | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2230 mm |
