2002 Jaguar XJ vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XJ is newer by 35 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 3,248 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJ (240 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (85 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 820 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, 2002 Jaguar XJ (316 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia. 2002 Jaguar XJ 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. 2002 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Jaguar XJ | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Jaguar | Opel |
Model | XJ | Olympia |
Year Released | 2002 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3248 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2420 mm |