1993 Maserati Ghibli vs. 1973 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1993 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 20 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 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1973 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Admiral weights approximately 110 kg more than 1993 Maserati Ghibli.
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, 1993 Maserati Ghibli (335 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Maserati Ghibli will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Maserati Ghibli | 1973 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Maserati | Opel |
| Model | Ghibli | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2850 mm |
