1973 Mazda RX-3 vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1973 Mazda RX-3 is newer by 6 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 1,964 cc, 1973 Mazda RX-3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda RX-3 (100 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda RX-3 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Olympia weights approximately 28 kg more than 1973 Mazda RX-3.
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, 1973 Mazda RX-3 (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda RX-3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda RX-3 | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | RX-3 | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1964 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
