1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1974 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 11 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1974 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Opel Admiral weights approximately 315 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1974 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1974 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | 75 | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 80 L |
