1967 Dodge Monaco vs. 1973 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1973 Opel Admiral is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Dodge Monaco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Dodge Monaco would be higher. At 6,284 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Dodge Monaco (290 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1973 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 287 kg more than 1973 Opel Admiral. 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, 1967 Dodge Monaco (515 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Admiral. 1967 Dodge Monaco has automatic transmission and 1973 Opel Admiral has manual transmission. 1973 Opel Admiral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Dodge Monaco will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Dodge Monaco | 1973 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Dodge | Opel |
Model | Monaco | Admiral |
Year Released | 1967 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6284 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |