1998 Jaguar XKR vs. 1970 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XKR is newer by 28 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XKR (370 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1970 Opel Admiral. (143 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 247 kg more than 1970 Opel Admiral. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Jaguar XKR (541 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Admiral. 1998 Jaguar XKR has automatic transmission and 1970 Opel Admiral has manual transmission. 1970 Opel Admiral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Jaguar XKR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Jaguar XKR | 1970 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Jaguar | Opel |
Model | XKR | Admiral |
Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 541 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |