2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1974 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1974 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Opel Admiral weights approximately 935 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21.
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, 1974 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1974 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1974 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Caterham | Opel |
Model | 21 | Admiral |
Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |