2005 GMC Envoy vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2005 GMC Envoy is newer by 38 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Envoy (275 HP) has 216 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1200 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, 2005 GMC Envoy (373 Nm) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Envoy | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | GMC | Opel |
| Model | Envoy | Olympia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |
