1967 Opel Olympia vs. 2001 Seat Leon
To start off, 2001 Seat Leon 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Olympia (85 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2001 Seat Leon. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 2001 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Leon weights approximately 245 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, 2001 Seat Leon, 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Leon. (130 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Olympia | 2001 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Opel | Seat |
| Model | Olympia | Leon |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 55 L |
