1989 Nissan Santana vs. 1967 Opel Olympia

To start off, 1989 Nissan Santana 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Santana (93 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Santana weights approximately 194 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, 1989 Nissan Santana, 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, 1989 Nissan Santana (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.

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