1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1979 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1979 Plymouth Volare 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Plymouth Volare (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 685 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 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Olympia | 1979 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Opel | Plymouth |
Model | Olympia | Volare |
Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2760 mm |