2006 GMC Savana vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2006 GMC Savana 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 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Savana (300 HP) has 225 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana weights approximately 1657 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 GMC Savana (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Savana | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | GMC | Opel |
| Model | Savana | Olympia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5963 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
