1967 Opel Olympia vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Golf 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 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 346 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Olympia | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Olympia | Golf |
Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 55 L |