1999 MCC Smart vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart 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 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 32 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Olympia weights approximately 190 kg more than 1999 MCC Smart. 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, 1967 Opel Olympia (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart. 1999 MCC Smart has automatic transmission and 1967 Opel Olympia has manual transmission. 1967 Opel Olympia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 MCC Smart will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 MCC Smart | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | MCC | Opel |
| Model | Smart | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2420 mm |
