2004 Dodge Ram vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2004 Dodge Ram 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 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Ram (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 434 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1488 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 Dodge Ram (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 629 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Ram | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Ram | Olympia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2268 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |
