2002 Jaguar XKR vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XKR 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XKR (390 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1969 Opel Admiral. (163 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 260 kg more than 1969 Opel Admiral. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Jaguar XKR (553 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Admiral. (233 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Admiral. 2002 Jaguar XKR has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel Admiral has manual transmission. 1969 Opel Admiral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Jaguar XKR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XKR | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Jaguar | Opel |
| Model | XKR | Admiral |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 553 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
