1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1971 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1971 Opel Admiral is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Dart. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Admiral weights approximately 120 kg more than 1969 Dodge Dart. 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, 1969 Dodge Dart (299 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Dart | 1971 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Dart | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
