1993 Mazda AZ-1 vs. 1970 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 23 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 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Admiral weights approximately 641 kg more than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
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, 1970 Opel Admiral (227 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1970 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | 1970 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | AZ-1 | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 143 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 834 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2850 mm |
