2009 Honda Civic vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (85 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 277 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 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, 2009 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, 1967 Opel Olympia (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Olympia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 44 L |