1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 32 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 985 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, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | DB7 | Olympia |
Year Released | 1999 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 6.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 44 L |