1998 Nissan Pickup vs. 1972 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1998 Nissan Pickup is newer by 26 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 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Admiral weights approximately 29 kg more than 1998 Nissan Pickup. 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, 1972 Opel Admiral (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Nissan Pickup | 1972 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | Pickup | Admiral |
Year Released | 1998 | 1972 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2850 mm |