1998 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1998 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 31 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), 1998 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP) has 63 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Olympia weights approximately 226 kg more than 1998 Donkervoort D8.
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, 1998 Donkervoort D8 (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1998 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Donkervoort D8 | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Donkervoort | Opel |
Model | D8 | Olympia |
Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 170 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 654 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2420 mm |