1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 23 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 180 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.
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. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel Admiral has manual transmission. 1969 Opel Admiral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Corvette | Admiral |
Year Released | 1992 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2860 mm |