1995 BMW 317 vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1995 BMW 317 is newer by 28 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 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 317 (90 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 317 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 317 weights approximately 325 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, 1995 BMW 317 (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 317 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 317 | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 317 | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1665 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 44 L |
