1990 BMW 316 vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 23 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 316 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 316 weights approximately 300 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, 1990 BMW 316 (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 316 | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 316 | Olympia |
Year Released | 1990 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |