1990 Nissan Laurel vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1990 Nissan Laurel 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 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Laurel (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 390 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 Nissan Laurel (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Nissan Laurel | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | Laurel | Olympia |
Year Released | 1990 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1808 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
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 | 1170 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2420 mm |