1995 Honda Legend vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1995 Honda Legend 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 3,205 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Legend (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Legend weights approximately 770 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.
Because 1967 Opel Olympia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Opel Olympia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda Legend (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda Legend | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Legend | Olympia |
Year Released | 1995 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3205 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |