1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1981 Buick LeSabre is newer by 14 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 700 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, 1981 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia. 1981 Buick LeSabre 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. 1981 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick LeSabre | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | LeSabre | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2420 mm |
