2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS is newer by 41 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 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac CTS (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 965 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, 2008 Cadillac CTS (536 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac CTS | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | CTS | Olympia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
