1980 Lotus Esprit vs. 1973 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1973 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Admiral weights approximately 269 kg more than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
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 Lotus Esprit (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lotus Esprit | 1973 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Lotus | Opel |
| Model | Esprit | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2172 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 80 L |
