1971 Opel Admiral vs. 1984 Renault 25
To start off, 1984 Renault 25 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 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 25 (144 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1971 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Admiral weights approximately 185 kg more than 1984 Renault 25.
Because 1971 Opel Admiral is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Opel Admiral. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Renault 25, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 25. (215 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Opel Admiral | 1984 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Admiral | 25 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2784 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 227 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2730 mm |
