2002 Lada 119 vs. 1970 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2002 Lada 119 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Admiral (143 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2002 Lada 119. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 2002 Lada 119. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Admiral weights approximately 425 kg more than 2002 Lada 119. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Opel Admiral. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Lada 119, 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, 1970 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lada 119. (129 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lada 119.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lada 119 | 1970 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Lada | Opel |
| Model | 119 | Admiral |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
