1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 4 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 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 (122 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 200 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | 1750 | Olympia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 170 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |