1967 Opel Olympia vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2007 Porsche Boxster 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 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Boxster (245 HP) has 170 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (75 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia.
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 Porsche Boxster (273 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Olympia | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Olympia | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 245 HP |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
