1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (85 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 724 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, 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1967 Opel Olympia has manual transmission. 1967 Opel Olympia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
Model | Cutlass | Olympia |
Year Released | 1973 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2420 mm |