1967 Opel Olympia vs. 2004 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2004 Lancia Musa is newer by 37 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, 2004 Lancia Musa (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (85 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lancia Musa should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lancia Musa weights approximately 340 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, 2004 Lancia Musa, 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lancia Musa. (129 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lancia Musa. 2004 Lancia Musa 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. 2004 Lancia Musa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Olympia | 2004 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Opel | Lancia |
| Model | Olympia | Musa |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 47 L |
