2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1970 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 33 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, 2003 Caterham 7 (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1970 Opel Admiral. (143 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Admiral weights approximately 975 kg more than 2003 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, 1970 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 1970 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Caterham | Opel |
Model | 7 | Admiral |
Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 500 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 |