1972 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1970 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 5,011 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Admiral (143 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 102 kg more than 1970 Opel Admiral.
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, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1970 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Chevelle | Admiral |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5011 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1577 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |