1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1981 Opel Ascona is newer by 14 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 4 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Ascona weights approximately 124 kg more than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Opel Olympia (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Olympia | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Olympia | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2580 mm |
