1967 Opel Olympia vs. 2000 Toyota Echo
To start off, 2000 Toyota Echo is newer by 33 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 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Olympia (75 HP) has 4 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Echo. (71 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Echo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Echo weights approximately 60 kg more than 1967 Opel Olympia.
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, 2000 Toyota Echo, 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 (126 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Echo. (122 Nm). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Echo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Olympia | 2000 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Olympia | Echo |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 71 HP |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2380 mm |
