1971 Opel Admiral vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 13 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 3,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 142 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Admiral weights approximately 205 kg more than 1984 Holden Commodore.
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, 1984 Holden Commodore (266 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Admiral. 1984 Holden Commodore 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. 1984 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Opel Admiral | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Opel | Holden |
Model | Admiral | Commodore |
Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2784 cc | 3296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 227 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2680 mm |