1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina 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 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (108 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (75 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 255 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Carina (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Olympia | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Olympia | Carina |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2590 mm |
