1990 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 30 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 Morgan Plus 4 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1990 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Morgan Plus 4 | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Morgan | Opel |
Model | Plus 4 | Olympia |
Year Released | 1990 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2420 mm |