1969 Opel Admiral vs. 2004 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 is newer by 35 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, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1969 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 545 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall VX220.
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, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall VX220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel Admiral | 2004 Vauxhall VX220 | |
| Make | Opel | Vauxhall |
| Model | Admiral | VX220 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2784 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 227 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 36 L |
