1969 Lotus Elan vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1969 Lotus Elan is newer by 2 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 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (116 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Olympia weights approximately 40 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan.
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, 1969 Lotus Elan (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Elan | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Lotus | Opel |
| Model | Elan | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 6.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 44 L |
