2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1973 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 27 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, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1973 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Admiral weights approximately 1015 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1973 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 1973 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Caterham | Opel |
Model | 7 | Admiral |
Year Released | 2000 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2784 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 | 460 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2850 mm |