1982 Morgan 4 vs. 1970 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1982 Morgan 4 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Admiral (143 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1982 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1982 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Admiral weights approximately 650 kg more than 1982 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Morgan 4 | 1970 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Morgan | Opel |
| Model | 4 | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2850 mm |
