1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1979 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1979 Nissan Skyline is newer by 12 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Skyline (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (85 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 300 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, 1979 Nissan Skyline (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia. 1979 Nissan Skyline 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. 1979 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Olympia | 1979 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Opel | Nissan |
Model | Olympia | Skyline |
Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2620 mm |