1972 Opel Admiral vs. 1976 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1976 Holden Statesman is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Statesman (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1972 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Statesman weights approximately 60 kg more than 1972 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, 1976 Holden Statesman (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Admiral. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Admiral. 1976 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1972 Opel Admiral has manual transmission. 1972 Opel Admiral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Opel Admiral | 1976 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Opel | Holden |
| Model | Admiral | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2784 cc | 5040 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2900 mm |
