2009 Lotus Exige vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lotus Exige weights approximately 26 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.
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 Lotus Exige (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lotus Exige | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Lotus | Opel |
| Model | Exige | Olympia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 6.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 916 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 44 L |
