1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1979 Subaru Coupe
To start off, 1979 Subaru Coupe 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Olympia (85 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Coupe. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Subaru Coupe weights approximately 25 kg more than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Because 1967 Opel Olympia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Opel Olympia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Subaru Coupe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Coupe. (114 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Coupe. 1979 Subaru Coupe 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 Subaru Coupe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Olympia | 1979 Subaru Coupe | |
| Make | Opel | Subaru |
| Model | Olympia | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2470 mm |
