1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 857 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 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H 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 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Olympia | 1997 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Opel | SsangYong |
| Model | Olympia | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2910 mm |
