1990 Mazda 929 vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1990 Mazda 929 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mazda 929 (110 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda 929 weights approximately 565 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 Mazda 929 (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mazda 929 | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Mazda | Opel |
Model | 929 | Olympia |
Year Released | 1990 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2420 mm |