1980 Buick Electra vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 11 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 5,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 250 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, 1980 Buick Electra (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Admiral. 1980 Buick Electra 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. 1980 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Electra | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2850 mm |
