1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1997 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1997 Renault Laguna 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Renault Laguna (94 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (85 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Renault Laguna weights approximately 400 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, 1997 Renault Laguna, 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Laguna. (142 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Olympia | 1997 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Olympia | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2680 mm |
