1977 Honda Accord vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1977 Honda Accord is newer by 10 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 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Because 1967 Opel Olympia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Opel Olympia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1967 Opel Olympia (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Honda Accord | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 6.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 44 L |
