1967 Opel Olympia vs. 2008 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 307 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 370 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 Peugeot 307, 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, 2008 Peugeot 307 (205 Nm @ 1705 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Olympia | 2008 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Olympia | 307 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 150 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1705 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 60 L |