1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 26 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 2,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 870 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia. 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 1967 Opel Olympia has manual transmission. 1967 Opel Olympia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Olympia | 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Opel | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Olympia | SL |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 2797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 80 L |
