1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1986 Renault Super 5 is newer by 19 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 1,078 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Olympia (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Olympia weights approximately 91 kg more than 1986 Renault Super 5. 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 (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Olympia | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Olympia | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2410 mm |
