1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1979 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 1979 Toyota Tercel 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 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Olympia weights approximately 70 kg more than 1979 Toyota Tercel.
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 Toyota Tercel, 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. 1979 Toyota Tercel 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 Toyota Tercel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Olympia | 1979 Toyota Tercel | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Olympia | Tercel |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2510 mm |
