1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1997 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1997 Holden Commodore is newer by 30 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 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Holden Commodore (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (85 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Holden Commodore weights approximately 660 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, 1997 Holden Commodore (395 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia. 1997 Holden Commodore 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. 1997 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Olympia | 1997 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Opel | Holden |
Model | Olympia | Commodore |
Year Released | 1967 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 4987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 395 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2950 mm |