1994 Caterham Seven vs. 1971 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Caterham Seven (165 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1971 Opel Admiral. (142 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Admiral weights approximately 935 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven.
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, 1971 Opel Admiral (227 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Caterham Seven. (203 Nm). This means 1971 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Caterham Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Caterham Seven | 1971 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Caterham | Opel |
Model | Seven | Admiral |
Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2784 cc |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 142 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 227 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2850 mm |