2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 37 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 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (520 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 435 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (85 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 985 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, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (555 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | Vanquish | Olympia |
Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 520 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 555 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 44 L |