1970 Opel Admiral vs. 1965 Porsche 904
To start off, 1970 Opel Admiral is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Porsche 904 would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Porsche 904 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1970 Opel Admiral. (143 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Admiral weights approximately 776 kg more than 1965 Porsche 904.
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:
1970 Opel Admiral | 1965 Porsche 904 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Admiral | 904 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1965 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2784 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 699 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |