1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1972 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Admiral weights approximately 395 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
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, 1972 Opel Admiral (223 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 1972 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1972 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | 90 | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 142 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1475 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2850 mm |
