1971 Opel Admiral vs. 1972 Tatra T603
To start off, 1972 Tatra T603 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Admiral 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 38 more horse power than 1972 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1972 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Admiral weights approximately 5 kg more than 1972 Tatra T603. 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Opel Admiral | 1972 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Opel | Tatra |
Model | Admiral | T603 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2784 cc | 2472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 227 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2760 mm |