1967 Opel Olympia vs. 2002 GAZ 3111
To start off, 2002 GAZ 3111 is newer by 35 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 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 GAZ 3111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 GAZ 3111 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (85 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 GAZ 3111 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 610 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, 2002 GAZ 3111 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 GAZ 3111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia. 2002 GAZ 3111 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. 2002 GAZ 3111 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Olympia | 2002 GAZ 3111 | |
| Make | Opel | GAZ |
| Model | Olympia | 3111 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2810 mm |
