1969 Opel Admiral vs. 1979 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1979 Triumph TR7 is newer by 10 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 (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1979 Triumph TR7. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1979 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 430 kg more than 1979 Triumph TR7. 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 (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Triumph TR7. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Triumph TR7.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Opel Admiral | 1979 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Opel | Triumph |
Model | Admiral | TR7 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2784 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 227 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |