1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 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 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 91 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1969 Opel Admiral.
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 @ 4200 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. (137 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
Model | 240 | Admiral |
Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2398 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3430 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |