1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1994 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1994 Volkswagen Golf 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Volkswagen Golf (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 300 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.
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, 1994 Volkswagen Golf, 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, 1994 Volkswagen Golf (145 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1994 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Olympia | 1994 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Olympia | Golf |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2480 mm |
