1969 Opel Admiral vs. 1987 Volvo 740
To start off, 1987 Volvo 740 is newer by 18 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 403 kg more than 1987 Volvo 740.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Opel Admiral | 1987 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Opel | Volvo |
Model | Admiral | 740 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 156 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2780 mm |