1967 Opel Olympia vs. 2007 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Kyron 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Kyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 1033 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 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Olympia | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | Opel | SsangYong |
Model | Olympia | Kyron |
Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 85.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 75 L |