1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1989 Skoda Favorit
To start off, 1989 Skoda Favorit is newer by 22 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 13 more horse power than 1989 Skoda Favorit. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1989 Skoda Favorit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Skoda Favorit weights approximately 50 kg more 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, 1989 Skoda Favorit, 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, 1967 Opel Olympia (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Skoda Favorit. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Skoda Favorit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Olympia | 1989 Skoda Favorit | |
| Make | Opel | Skoda |
| Model | Olympia | Favorit |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 47 L |
