1969 Opel Admiral vs. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 15 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1969 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 37 kg more than 1984 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Admiral. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette 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. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Opel Admiral | 1984 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Opel | Chevrolet |
Model | Admiral | Corvette |
Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2784 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 227 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 88.4 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 | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1438 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |