1967 Opel Olympia vs. 2008 Opel Tigra
To start off, 2008 Opel Tigra is newer by 41 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Tigra weights approximately 239 kg more than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Because 1967 Opel Olympia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Opel Olympia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Opel Tigra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Tigra. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Tigra.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Olympia | 2008 Opel Tigra | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | Olympia | Tigra |
Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 150 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 45 L |