1974 Opel Admiral vs. 1990 Volvo 240
To start off, 1990 Volvo 240 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Opel Admiral weights approximately 185 kg more than 1990 Volvo 240. 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 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Opel Admiral | 1990 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Opel | Volvo |
| Model | Admiral | 240 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 227 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2660 mm |
