1980 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1980 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 13 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, 1980 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (85 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 200 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, 1980 Mazda Cosmo (151 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mazda Cosmo | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Mazda | Opel |
Model | Cosmo | Olympia |
Year Released | 1980 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 44 L |