1974 Lada 1200 vs. 1970 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1974 Lada 1200 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Admiral (143 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1974 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Admiral weights approximately 479 kg more than 1974 Lada 1200. 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, 1970 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada 1200 | 1970 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Lada | Opel |
| Model | 1200 | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 80 L |
