1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 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. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 (544 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 485 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 weights approximately 318 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 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 554 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | R 390 GT1 | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 544 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2420 mm |
