1971 Opel Admiral vs. 1975 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1975 Peugeot 504 is newer by 4 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 70 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 504. (72 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Admiral weights approximately 201 kg more than 1975 Peugeot 504. 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 504. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Opel Admiral | 1975 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Admiral | 504 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2784 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 227 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1274 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |