1967 Opel Olympia vs. 2006 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2006 Smart Roadster is newer by 39 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, 2006 Smart Roadster (100 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (85 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Smart Roadster weights approximately 80 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, 1967 Opel Olympia (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Olympia | 2006 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Opel | Smart |
Model | Olympia | Roadster |
Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 35 L |