1973 Opel Admiral vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Admiral 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 67 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Admiral weights approximately 100 kg more than 1979 Peugeot 505. 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Opel Admiral | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Admiral | 505 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2784 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 227 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2910 mm |