1967 Opel Olympia vs. 2007 BMW 645
To start off, 2007 BMW 645 is newer by 40 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 645 weights approximately 925 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, 2007 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia. 2007 BMW 645 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. 2007 BMW 645 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Olympia | 2007 BMW 645 | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Olympia | 645 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 70 L |
