1969 Opel Admiral vs. 1986 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1986 Toyota Celica is newer by 17 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 27 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 305 kg more than 1986 Toyota Celica. 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Celica. 1986 Toyota Celica 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. 1986 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel Admiral | 1986 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Admiral | Celica |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2784 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 227 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2620 mm |
