1967 Opel Olympia vs. 2012 Zenvo ST1
To start off, 2012 Zenvo ST1 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Zenvo ST1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Zenvo ST1 (1,104 HP) has 1029 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (75 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Zenvo ST1 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Zenvo ST1 weights approximately 496 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, 2012 Zenvo ST1 (1,430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1304 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 Zenvo ST1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Olympia | 2012 Zenvo ST1 | |
Make | Opel | Zenvo |
Model | Olympia | ST1 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 7000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 1104 HP |
Torque | 126 Nm | 1430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
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 | 880 kg | 1376 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4665 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2041 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1198 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3055 mm |