1972 Opel Admiral vs. 1980 Porsche 924
To start off, 1980 Porsche 924 is newer by 8 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 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 924 (174 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1972 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Admiral weights approximately 296 kg more than 1980 Porsche 924.
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, 1980 Porsche 924 (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Admiral. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Opel Admiral | 1980 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Admiral | 924 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2784 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |