1971 Opel Admiral vs. 2002 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2002 TVR Tamora is newer by 31 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 3,604 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 TVR Tamora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1971 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Admiral weights approximately 445 kg more than 2002 TVR Tamora.
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, 2002 TVR Tamora (380 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Opel Admiral | 2002 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | Opel | TVR |
| Model | Admiral | Tamora |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2784 cc | 3604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 227 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |
