1973 Opel Admiral vs. 1996 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 is newer by 23 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, 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 (150 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1973 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Admiral weights approximately 250 kg more than 1996 Alfa Romeo 146.
Because 1973 Opel Admiral is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Opel Admiral. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo 146, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo 146. (187 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Opel Admiral | 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
| Make | Opel | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Admiral | 146 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2784 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 227 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
