2002 Daewoo Lanos vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2002 Daewoo Lanos is newer by 33 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 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2002 Daewoo Lanos. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 2002 Daewoo Lanos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 465 kg more than 2002 Daewoo Lanos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 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 1969 Opel Admiral. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Daewoo Lanos, 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, 1969 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daewoo Lanos. (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daewoo Lanos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daewoo Lanos | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Daewoo | Opel |
| Model | Lanos | Admiral |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1348 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 80 L |
