1971 Opel Admiral vs. 1962 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1971 Opel Admiral is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Skoda Felicia would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1962 Skoda Felicia. (49 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1962 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Admiral weights approximately 585 kg more than 1962 Skoda Felicia. 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 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Opel Admiral | 1962 Skoda Felicia | |
| Make | Opel | Skoda |
| Model | Admiral | Felicia |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2784 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 227 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 30 L |
