1971 Land Rover Serie II vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1971 Land Rover Serie II 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Olympia (73 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 610 kg more than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Opel Olympia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Serie II (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 Land Rover Serie II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Land Rover Serie II | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Serie II | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 73 HP |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2420 mm |
