1991 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 1970 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ is newer by 21 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 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1970 Opel Admiral. (143 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Admiral weights approximately 215 kg more than 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ.
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, 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ | 1970 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | SZ | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
