1995 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1971 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1995 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 24 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 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 140 more horse power than 1971 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 De Tomaso Guara | 1971 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Opel |
| Model | Guara | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 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 | 2850 mm |
