2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1972 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1972 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Admiral weights approximately 1005 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Caterham 7 (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Admiral. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 1972 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Caterham | Opel |
Model | 7 | Admiral |
Year Released | 2004 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 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 |