1985 Cadillac Seville vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1985 Cadillac Seville is newer by 18 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 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Cadillac Seville (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 888 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.
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, 1985 Cadillac Seville, 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, 1985 Cadillac Seville (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1985 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia. 1985 Cadillac Seville 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. 1985 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Cadillac Seville | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Cadillac | Opel |
Model | Seville | Olympia |
Year Released | 1985 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2420 mm |