1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 24 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 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (120 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Olympia weights approximately 370 kg more than 1991 Caterham Super 7.
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, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1991 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Caterham Super 7 | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Caterham | Opel |
| Model | Super 7 | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 70 L |
