2006 BMW 525 vs. 1967 Opel Olympia

To start off, 2006 BMW 525 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 2,999 cc, 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia.

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 BMW 525 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW 525 1967 Opel Olympia
Make BMW Opel
Model 525 Olympia
Year Released 2006 1967
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2999 cc 1078 cc
Horse Power 215 HP 59 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 83 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4190 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2420 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 60 L