1974 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 8,187 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado (210 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1969 Opel Admiral. (163 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 695 kg more than 1969 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, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado (515 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Admiral. (233 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1974 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Admiral. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel Admiral has manual transmission. 1969 Opel Admiral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Cadillac Eldorado | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | Eldorado | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8187 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 109.3 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 101 L | 80 L |
