1978 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 9 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 65 kg more than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice.
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. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel Admiral has manual transmission. 1969 Opel Admiral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Caprice | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Caprice | Admiral |
Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |