1991 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 22 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1969 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 100 kg more than 1969 Opel Admiral. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Corvette | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 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 | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
