1995 Acura Legend vs. 1972 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1995 Acura Legend is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura Legend (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1972 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Admiral.
Because 1972 Opel Admiral is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Opel Admiral. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Acura Legend (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Admiral. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Admiral. 1995 Acura Legend has automatic transmission and 1972 Opel Admiral has manual transmission. 1972 Opel Admiral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Acura Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Acura Legend | 1972 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Acura | Opel |
Model | Legend | Admiral |
Year Released | 1995 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3206 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |