1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1984 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 1984 Suzuki Jimny 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 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Olympia (73 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1984 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1984 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Olympia weights approximately 200 kg more than 1984 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Opel Olympia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Suzuki Jimny will offer significantly more control. 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 (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Suzuki Jimny. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Olympia | 1984 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Opel | Suzuki |
Model | Olympia | Jimny |
Year Released | 1967 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 539 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2040 mm |