1980 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1974 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1980 Fiat Campagnola is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1980 Fiat Campagnola. (79 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 135 kg more than 1974 Opel Admiral.
Because 1980 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Opel Admiral. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1974 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat Campagnola. (148 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat Campagnola.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Fiat Campagnola | 1974 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Campagnola | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 80 L |
