1969 Opel Admiral vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corona is newer by 12 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 57 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 490 kg more than 1981 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 (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona. 1981 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. 1981 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel Admiral | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Admiral | Corona |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2784 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 227 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
