1998 Honda Today vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1998 Honda Today 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Olympia (85 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Olympia weights approximately 180 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Opel Olympia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 1967 Opel Olympia (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Today | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Today | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
