1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is newer by 9 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 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo weights approximately 90 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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Navajo | Olympia |
Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2420 mm |