2003 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2003 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 36 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac CTS-V (400 HP) has 325 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 865 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, 2003 Cadillac CTS-V (529 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac CTS-V | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | CTS-V | Olympia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
