1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 1994 Porsche 968 is newer by 27 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 2,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 968 (240 HP) has 165 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (75 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 968 weights approximately 520 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, 1994 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Olympia | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Olympia | 968 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 2989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 126 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |