2009 BMW 525 vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 42 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (215 HP) has 140 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 525 | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 525 | Olympia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
