2009 Honda Insight vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2009 Honda Insight 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 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Insight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Insight (87 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Insight weights approximately 496 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 Insight, 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, 2009 Honda Insight (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Insight | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Insight | Olympia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1276 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
