1974 GMC Suburban vs. 1971 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1974 GMC Suburban is newer by 3 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1974 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1974 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 GMC Suburban weights approximately 725 kg more than 1971 Opel Admiral.
Because 1974 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Opel Admiral. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 GMC Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Suburban (243 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Admiral. 1974 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1971 Opel Admiral has manual transmission. 1971 Opel Admiral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 GMC Suburban | 1971 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | GMC | Opel |
| Model | Suburban | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2850 mm |
