1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1969 Opel Admiral. (163 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 263 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Admiral. (233 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | 75 | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 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 | 1212 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
