1984 Mitsubishi Starion vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1984 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 17 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Mitsubishi Starion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mitsubishi Starion (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mitsubishi Starion weights approximately 235 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, 1984 Mitsubishi Starion (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Mitsubishi Starion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Mitsubishi Starion | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
| Model | Starion | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 890 kg |
