2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 33 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), 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 892 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, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (556 Nm) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (128 Nm). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | DB7 | Olympia |
Year Released | 2000 | 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 | 450 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 556 Nm | 128 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 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 | 1782 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2420 mm |