1989 Nissan Prairie vs. 1972 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1989 Nissan Prairie is newer by 17 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. In terms of performance, 1972 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (98 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Admiral weights approximately 285 kg more than 1989 Nissan Prairie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Nissan Prairie is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Opel Admiral. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Prairie will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (164 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Prairie. 1989 Nissan Prairie has automatic transmission and 1972 Opel Admiral has manual transmission. 1972 Opel Admiral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Prairie will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Nissan Prairie | 1972 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Prairie | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2850 mm |
