1951 Jaguar C-Type vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1969 Opel Admiral is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar C-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar C-Type (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1969 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar C-Type should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 510 kg more than 1951 Jaguar C-Type.
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, 1951 Jaguar C-Type (298 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1951 Jaguar C-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Jaguar C-Type | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Jaguar | Opel |
| Model | C-Type | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2850 mm |
