1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1984 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 504 is newer by 17 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Peugeot 504 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 280 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.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Olympia | 1984 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Olympia | 504 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2750 mm |