1989 Lotus Esprit vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1989 Lotus Esprit is newer by 22 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), 1989 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 549 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, 1989 Lotus Esprit (353 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lotus Esprit | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Lotus | Opel |
| Model | Esprit | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2172 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 60 L |
