1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1978 Holden GTS
To start off, 1978 Holden GTS is newer by 11 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 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Holden GTS (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden GTS weights approximately 585 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, 1978 Holden GTS (327 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia. 1978 Holden GTS has automatic transmission and 1967 Opel Olympia has manual transmission. 1967 Opel Olympia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Holden GTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Olympia | 1978 Holden GTS | |
| Make | Opel | Holden |
| Model | Olympia | GTS |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2830 mm |
