2003 Maybach 57 vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2003 Maybach 57 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 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 458 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (85 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1320 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 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 750 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia. 2003 Maybach 57 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. 2003 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Maybach 57 | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Maybach | Opel |
Model | 57 | Olympia |
Year Released | 2003 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5513 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 900 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2420 mm |