1975 Mazda 929 vs. 1972 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1975 Mazda 929 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Admiral weights approximately 315 kg more than 1975 Mazda 929. 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, 1972 Opel Admiral (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 929. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mazda 929 | 1972 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Mazda | Opel |
Model | 929 | Admiral |
Year Released | 1975 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |