1997 Morgan 4 vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1997 Morgan 4 is newer by 30 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Olympia weights approximately 10 kg more than 1997 Morgan 4.
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, 1997 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1997 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Morgan 4 | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Morgan | Opel |
| Model | 4 | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 44 L |
