2006 Honda Civic vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic 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 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia.
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, 2006 Honda Civic, 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, 2006 Honda Civic (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1967 Opel Olympia has manual transmission. 1967 Opel Olympia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Olympia |
Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1697 cc |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 6.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 44 L |