1972 Opel Admiral vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 40 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, 2012 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1972 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Admiral weights approximately 533 kg more than 2012 Lotus Exige.
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, 2012 Lotus Exige (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Admiral. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Opel Admiral | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Opel | Lotus |
| Model | Admiral | Exige |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2784 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 44 L |
