1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1972 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1972 Toyota Celica 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 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Celica (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Celica weights approximately 256 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, 1972 Toyota Celica (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Olympia | 1972 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Olympia | Celica |
Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 50 L |