1969 Opel Admiral vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 9 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 74 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 355 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel Admiral has manual transmission. 1969 Opel Admiral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel Admiral | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Admiral | Corona |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2784 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
