1986 Lotus Esprit vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1986 Lotus Esprit is newer by 19 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 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lotus Esprit (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 177 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, 1986 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1986 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lotus Esprit | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Lotus | Opel |
| Model | Esprit | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2172 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 44 L |
