2005 AC Aceca vs. 1974 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2005 AC Aceca is newer by 31 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1974 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 AC Aceca weights approximately 35 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, 2005 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 AC Aceca | 1974 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | AC | Opel |
| Model | Aceca | Admiral |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
