1995 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1995 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1969 Opel Admiral. (163 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 300 kg more than 1995 De Tomaso Guara.
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, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Admiral. (233 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
1995 De Tomaso Guara | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
Make | De Tomaso | Opel |
Model | Guara | Admiral |
Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 402 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |