1971 BMW 3 vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1971 BMW 3 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (85 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 490 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 BMW 3 (255 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 3 | Olympia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2420 mm |