1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1992 Renault 19
To start off, 1992 Renault 19 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Olympia (85 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1992 Renault 19. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1992 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Renault 19 weights approximately 115 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 Renault 19, 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 (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Renault 19. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Olympia | 1992 Renault 19 | |
Make | Opel | Renault |
Model | Olympia | 19 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 55 L |