1973 Opel Admiral vs. 1972 Chrysler Centura
To start off, 1973 Opel Admiral is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chrysler Centura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chrysler Centura would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1972 Chrysler Centura. (118 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1972 Chrysler Centura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Admiral weights approximately 360 kg more than 1972 Chrysler Centura. 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 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chrysler Centura. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chrysler Centura. 1972 Chrysler Centura 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. 1972 Chrysler Centura will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Opel Admiral | 1972 Chrysler Centura | |
| Make | Opel | Chrysler |
| Model | Admiral | Centura |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2784 cc | 1981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 227 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2680 mm |
