1971 Opel Admiral vs. 2012 Infiniti G25
To start off, 2012 Infiniti G25 is newer by 41 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, 2012 Infiniti G25 (218 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1971 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti G25 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti G25 weights approximately 142 kg more than 1971 Opel Admiral. 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, 2012 Infiniti G25 (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti G25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Admiral. 2012 Infiniti G25 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. 2012 Infiniti G25 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Opel Admiral | 2012 Infiniti G25 | |
Make | Opel | Infiniti |
Model | Admiral | G25 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2784 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 227 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1617 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4773 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1773 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |