1985 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mazda RX-7 (165 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 132 kg more than 1968 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, 1985 Mazda RX-7 (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1985 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mazda RX-7 | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | RX-7 | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2420 mm |
