1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 32 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 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 843 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, 1999 Opel Omega (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia. 1999 Opel Omega 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. 1999 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Olympia | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Olympia | Omega |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 75 L |
