1975 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1971 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1975 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 4 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 4,342 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chrysler Valiant (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1971 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Admiral weights approximately 65 kg more than 1975 Chrysler Valiant.
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, 1975 Chrysler Valiant (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chrysler Valiant | 1971 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Chrysler | Opel |
| Model | Valiant | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4342 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2850 mm |
