1967 Opel Olympia vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Cee'd (108 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (85 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 373 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 Cee'd, 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Olympia | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Opel | Kia |
Model | Olympia | Cee'd |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 75.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 1263 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 53 L |