2005 Honda Mobilio vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2005 Honda Mobilio 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Mobilio (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (85 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 360 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.
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 Mobilio, 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, 1967 Opel Olympia (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Mobilio | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Mobilio | Olympia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2420 mm |
