1972 Opel Admiral vs. 1988 Porsche 928
To start off, 1988 Porsche 928 is newer by 16 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 928 (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1972 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 928 weights approximately 55 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, 1988 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Admiral. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Opel Admiral | 1988 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Admiral | 928 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2784 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |
