1971 Jensen SP vs. 1971 Opel Admiral
To start off, both 1971 Jensen SP and 1971 Opel Admiral were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Jensen SP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jensen SP (385 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1971 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen SP should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen SP weights approximately 308 kg more than 1971 Opel Admiral. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Jensen SP (557 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen SP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Admiral. 1971 Jensen SP has automatic transmission and 1971 Opel Admiral has manual transmission. 1971 Opel Admiral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Jensen SP will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Jensen SP | 1971 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Jensen | Opel |
| Model | SP | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 557 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
