2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 880 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.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Opel Olympia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia. 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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. 2008 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Freelander | Olympia |
Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 6.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 44 L |