1967 Opel Olympia vs. 2008 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2008 Porsche Cayman 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 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Cayman (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 410 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, 2008 Porsche Cayman (273 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Olympia | 2008 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Olympia | Cayman |
Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 64 L |