1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1985 Isuzu Gemini
To start off, 1985 Isuzu Gemini is newer by 18 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 9 more horse power than 1985 Isuzu Gemini. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1985 Isuzu Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Isuzu Gemini weights approximately 170 kg more than 1967 Opel Olympia.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Opel Olympia (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Isuzu Gemini. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Isuzu Gemini. 1985 Isuzu Gemini 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. 1985 Isuzu Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Olympia | 1985 Isuzu Gemini | |
Make | Opel | Isuzu |
Model | Olympia | Gemini |
Year Released | 1967 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1816 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2410 mm |