1971 Opel Admiral vs. 1983 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1983 Toyota Starlet is newer by 12 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 95 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Starlet. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Admiral weights approximately 725 kg more than 1983 Toyota Starlet. 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Opel Admiral | 1983 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Admiral | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2784 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 227 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 40 L |
