1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1991 Renault Express
To start off, 1991 Renault Express is newer by 24 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 1,106 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Renault Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Olympia (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1991 Renault Express. (45 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1991 Renault Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Renault Express weights approximately 34 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, 1991 Renault Express, 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 (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Renault Express. (79 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Renault Express.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Olympia | 1991 Renault Express | |
Make | Opel | Renault |
Model | Olympia | Express |
Year Released | 1967 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1106 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2590 mm |