2000 Lotec C 1000 vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2000 Lotec C 1000 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 701 more horse power than 1969 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 395 kg more than 2000 Lotec C 1000.
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, 2000 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 763 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lotec C 1000 | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Lotec | Opel |
Model | C 1000 | Admiral |
Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5500 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 843 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 990 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1460 mm |