1975 Honda 1300 vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1975 Honda 1300 is newer by 6 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 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1975 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 580 kg more than 1975 Honda 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Opel Admiral is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Opel Admiral. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Honda 1300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1969 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Honda 1300 | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | 1300 | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2784 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 80 L |
