1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 21 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 620 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, 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight, 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, 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia. 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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. 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2420 mm |
