1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Toyota Corolla is newer by 20 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, 1987 Toyota Corolla (140 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Because 1967 Opel Olympia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Opel Olympia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Toyota Corolla (206 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Olympia | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Olympia | Corolla |
Year Released | 1967 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 50 L |