1969 Opel Admiral vs. 1973 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1973 Peugeot 504 is newer by 4 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 72 more horse power than 1973 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1973 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 145 kg more than 1973 Peugeot 504. 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Peugeot 504. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel Admiral | 1973 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Admiral | 504 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2784 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2910 mm |
