2005 Maserati Coupe vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2005 Maserati Coupe 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 4,254 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Coupe (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 784 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 Maserati Coupe (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Maserati Coupe | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Maserati | Opel |
| Model | Coupe | Olympia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4254 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 60 L |
