1969 Opel Admiral vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Admiral (163 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 695 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla. 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 Opel Admiral (233 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Opel Admiral | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Admiral | Corolla |
Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2784 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 46 L |