1967 Opel Olympia vs. 2001 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 34 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 715 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, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, 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, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Olympia | 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
Make | Opel | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Olympia | 166 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2600 mm |