1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1990 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1990 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 23 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 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Plymouth Voyager (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (85 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 685 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.
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, 1990 Plymouth Voyager, 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, 1990 Plymouth Voyager (252 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Olympia | 1990 Plymouth Voyager | |
Make | Opel | Plymouth |
Model | Olympia | Voyager |
Year Released | 1967 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 3301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2860 mm |