2005 Honda Civic vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic 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 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Olympia (73 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 235 kg more than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Because 1967 Opel Olympia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Opel Olympia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia. 2005 Honda Civic 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. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Olympia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1697 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 890 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 44 L |
