1979 Honda Civic vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1979 Honda Civic is newer by 12 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, 1967 Opel Olympia (73 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1979 Honda Civic. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Olympia weights approximately 95 kg more than 1979 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Honda Civic, 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Civic. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Civic | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 73 HP |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 6.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 44 L |
