1955 Abarth 209 vs. 1973 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1973 Opel Admiral is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 209. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 209 would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 209. (65 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 209. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Admiral weights approximately 865 kg more than 1955 Abarth 209. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Abarth 209 | 1973 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Abarth | Opel |
Model | 209 | Admiral |
Year Released | 1955 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1087 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 65 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 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 | 610 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 80 L |