1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 vs. 1971 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (295 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1971 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1971 Opel Admiral. 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (463 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Admiral. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 has automatic transmission and 1971 Opel Admiral has manual transmission. 1971 Opel Admiral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | 1971 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
| Model | 560 | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5547 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2850 mm |
