1969 Opel Admiral vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 19 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1969 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 209 kg more than 1988 Porsche 944.
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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (205 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel Admiral | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Admiral | 944 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2784 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 227 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 66 L |
