1967 Opel Olympia vs. 2012 Kia Carens
To start off, 2012 Kia Carens 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 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Carens (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Carens weights approximately 729 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 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, 2012 Kia Carens, 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, 2012 Kia Carens (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia. 2012 Kia Carens 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 Kia Carens will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Olympia | 2012 Kia Carens | |
Make | Opel | Kia |
Model | Olympia | Carens |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |