1977 Lancia Beta vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1977 Lancia Beta is newer by 8 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 (163 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1977 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1977 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 450 kg more than 1977 Lancia Beta. 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, 1969 Opel Admiral (233 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 1969 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Lancia Beta | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Beta | Admiral |
Year Released | 1977 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 233 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |