2000 Mazda 121 vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2000 Mazda 121 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 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Olympia (73 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2000 Mazda 121. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda 121 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Because 1967 Opel Olympia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Opel Olympia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda 121, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda 121. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda 121 | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | 121 | Olympia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2420 mm |
