1971 GAZ 24 vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1971 GAZ 24 is newer by 2 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, 1969 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1971 GAZ 24. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1971 GAZ 24. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 GAZ 24 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1969 Opel Admiral.
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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 GAZ 24. (124 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 GAZ 24.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 GAZ 24 | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | GAZ | Opel |
| Model | 24 | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2111 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2850 mm |
