2004 Acura NSX vs. 1974 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2004 Acura NSX is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura NSX (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1974 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Opel Admiral weights approximately 45 kg more than 2004 Acura NSX.
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, 2004 Acura NSX (304 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm). This means 2004 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura NSX | 1974 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Acura | Opel |
| Model | NSX | Admiral |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
