1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 3 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 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 214 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, 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia (103 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Giulia | Olympia |
Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |