2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 39 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP) has 446 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 998 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, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin V12 | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | V12 | Olympia |
Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 577 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |