1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1996 Pininfarina Eta
To start off, 1996 Pininfarina Eta is newer by 29 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 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1996 Pininfarina Eta 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. 1996 Pininfarina Eta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Olympia | 1996 Pininfarina Eta | |
| Make | Opel | Pininfarina |
| Model | Olympia | Eta |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
