1973 Nissan Violet vs. 1971 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1973 Nissan Violet is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Admiral weights approximately 515 kg more than 1973 Nissan Violet. 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, 1971 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan Violet | 1971 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Violet | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2850 mm |
