1972 Nissan Skyline vs. 1972 Opel Admiral
To start off, both 1972 Nissan Skyline and 1972 Opel Admiral were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Skyline. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Admiral weights approximately 495 kg more than 1972 Nissan Skyline. 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, 1972 Opel Admiral (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Skyline. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Nissan Skyline | 1972 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | Skyline | Admiral |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2850 mm |