2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander 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 3,191 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP) has 154 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1828 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 2009 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, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia. 2009 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. 2009 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Freelander | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Freelander | Olympia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3191 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 317 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
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 | 2708 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |