2001 Lada Roadster vs. 1967 Opel Olympia

To start off, 2001 Lada Roadster is newer by 34 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 9 more horse power than 2001 Lada Roadster. (76 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Roadster.

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, 2001 Lada Roadster, 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 (150 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Roadster. (116 Nm). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Roadster. 2001 Lada Roadster 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. 2001 Lada Roadster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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