1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1992 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1992 Peugeot 405 is newer by 25 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 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Olympia (75 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1992 Peugeot 405. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1992 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 280 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, 1992 Peugeot 405, 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 (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Peugeot 405. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Olympia | 1992 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Olympia | 405 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
