2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1974 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish 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 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (520 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 378 more horse power than 1974 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 400 kg more than 1974 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, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (555 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1974 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
| Model | Vanquish | Admiral |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 520 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 555 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
