1999 Eagle Talon vs. 1971 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1999 Eagle Talon is newer by 28 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 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Eagle Talon (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1971 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Admiral weights approximately 55 kg more than 1999 Eagle Talon.
Because 1971 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 1971 Opel Admiral. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Eagle Talon, 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, 1999 Eagle Talon (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Eagle Talon | 1971 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Eagle | Opel |
Model | Talon | Admiral |
Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2850 mm |