1989 Fiat Uno vs. 1970 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1989 Fiat Uno is newer by 19 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 25 more horse power than 1989 Fiat Uno. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1989 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Admiral weights approximately 545 kg more than 1989 Fiat Uno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Opel Admiral is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Opel Admiral. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Fiat Uno, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Fiat Uno. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Fiat Uno | 1970 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Uno | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2850 mm |
