1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1976 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1976 Peugeot 404 is newer by 9 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 13 more horse power than 1976 Peugeot 404. (62 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1976 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 188 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.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Olympia | 1976 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Olympia | 404 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 62 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1068 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |