1970 Jeep CJ5 vs. 1970 Opel Admiral
To start off, both 1970 Jeep CJ5 and 1970 Opel Admiral were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Admiral (143 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1970 Jeep CJ5. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1970 Jeep CJ5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Admiral weights approximately 445 kg more than 1970 Jeep CJ5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Jeep CJ5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Opel Admiral. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Jeep CJ5 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, 1970 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Jeep CJ5. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Jeep CJ5.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Jeep CJ5 | 1970 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Jeep | Opel |
Model | CJ5 | Admiral |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2850 mm |