1977 Opel Kadett vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett 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 Opel Kadett (74 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Olympia weights approximately 60 kg more than 1977 Opel Kadett.
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, 1967 Opel Olympia (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (113 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett. 1977 Opel Kadett 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. 1977 Opel Kadett will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Opel Kadett | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Kadett | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 6.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 44 L |
