1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1985 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1985 Opel Ascona 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 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Opel Ascona (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Opel Ascona weights approximately 30 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Opel Olympia (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Olympia | 1985 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Olympia | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 70 L |
