1999 Opel Speedster vs. 1973 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1999 Opel Speedster is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Speedster (147 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1973 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Admiral weights approximately 530 kg more than 1999 Opel Speedster.
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, 1973 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Speedster. (202 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Opel Speedster | 1973 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | Speedster | Admiral |
Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 147 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 202 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 80 L |