1992 Holden Statesman vs. 1973 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1992 Holden Statesman is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Holden Statesman (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1973 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Holden Statesman weights approximately 90 kg more than 1973 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, 1992 Holden Statesman (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Admiral. 1992 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1973 Opel Admiral has manual transmission. 1973 Opel Admiral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Holden Statesman | 1973 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Holden | Opel |
Model | Statesman | Admiral |
Year Released | 1992 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4987 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2850 mm |