1972 Opel Admiral vs. 1967 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1972 Opel Admiral is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. 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 40 more horse power than 1967 Volvo P 1800. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1967 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Admiral weights approximately 385 kg more than 1967 Volvo P 1800. 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volvo P 1800. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Opel Admiral | 1967 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | Opel | Volvo |
Model | Admiral | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2784 cc | 1777 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |