1999 Honda HR-V vs. 1970 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1999 Honda HR-V is newer by 29 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 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Admiral (143 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1999 Honda HR-V. (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Admiral weights approximately 355 kg more than 1999 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Opel Admiral. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda HR-V, 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, 1970 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda HR-V. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda HR-V | 1970 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | HR-V | Admiral |
Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 80 L |