1969 Opel Olympia vs. 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1969 Opel Olympia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 1,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Olympia (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (43 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia weights approximately 60 kg more than 1969 Opel Olympia.
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, 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Opel Olympia | 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Olympia | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1077 cc | 1285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |