1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 25 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (549 HP) has 474 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1110 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, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 619 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | Virage | Olympia |
Year Released | 1992 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 745 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 70 L |