1961 DKW Junior vs. 1970 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1970 Opel Admiral is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 DKW Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 DKW Junior would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Admiral (143 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1961 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1961 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Admiral weights approximately 765 kg more than 1961 DKW Junior. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Opel Admiral 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 1970 Opel Admiral. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 DKW Junior, 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, 1970 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 DKW Junior. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
1961 DKW Junior | 1970 Opel Admiral | |
Make | DKW | Opel |
Model | Junior | Admiral |
Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 794 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 80 L |