1966 Moretti 2500 vs. 1973 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1973 Opel Admiral is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Moretti 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Moretti 2500 would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Moretti 2500 (143 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1973 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Moretti 2500 should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Admiral weights approximately 149 kg more than 1966 Moretti 2500.
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, 1973 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti 2500. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti 2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Moretti 2500 | 1973 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Moretti | Opel |
| Model | 2500 | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2454 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 80 L |
