1967 Opel Olympia vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 45 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A8 weights approximately 1234 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.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Opel Olympia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Audi A8 (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia. 2012 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 1967 Opel Olympia has manual transmission. 1967 Opel Olympia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1967 Opel Olympia | 2012 Audi A8 | |
Make | Opel | Audi |
Model | Olympia | A8 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 372 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 444 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5268 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3122 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |