1978 Morgan 4 vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1978 Morgan 4 is newer by 11 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 85 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Olympia weights approximately 230 kg more than 1978 Morgan 4.
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 (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Morgan 4 | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Morgan | Opel |
| Model | 4 | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2420 mm |
