1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1995 Subaru Vivio
To start off, 1995 Subaru Vivio is newer by 28 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 42 more horse power than 1995 Subaru Vivio. (43 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1995 Subaru Vivio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Olympia weights approximately 240 kg more than 1995 Subaru Vivio. 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, 1995 Subaru Vivio, 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Subaru Vivio. (54 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Subaru Vivio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Olympia | 1995 Subaru Vivio | |
| Make | Opel | Subaru |
| Model | Olympia | Vivio |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2320 mm |
