1990 Jaguar XJR-11 vs. 1972 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 is newer by 18 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 (741 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 599 more horse power than 1972 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Admiral.
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, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 (800 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 577 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Admiral. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Jaguar XJR-11 | 1972 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Jaguar | Opel |
Model | XJR-11 | Admiral |
Year Released | 1990 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 741 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 800 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1460 mm |