1975 BMW 320 vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1975 BMW 320 is newer by 8 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 320 (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 320 weights approximately 230 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, 1975 BMW 320 (157 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 320 | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 320 | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 6.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 44 L |
