1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1979 Opel Kadett 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 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Olympia (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1979 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Opel Kadett weights approximately 40 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. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Opel Olympia (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Kadett. (81 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Olympia | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Olympia | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 43 L |
