1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 vs. 1973 Opel Admiral
To start off, both 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 and 1973 Opel Admiral were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,520 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1973 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 267 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (378 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Admiral. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 has automatic transmission and 1973 Opel Admiral has manual transmission. 1973 Opel Admiral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 | 1973 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
| Model | 450 | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4520 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1742 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2850 mm |
