1969 Opel Admiral vs. 1996 Peugeot Touareg
To start off, 1996 Peugeot Touareg is newer by 27 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. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Admiral (163 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. (88 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 600 kg more than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Peugeot Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Opel Admiral. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Peugeot Touareg (264 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Admiral. (233 Nm). This means 1996 Peugeot Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Admiral. 1996 Peugeot Touareg 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. 1996 Peugeot Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Opel Admiral | 1996 Peugeot Touareg | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Admiral | Touareg |
Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 264 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 875 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |