2005 Acura NSX vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2005 Acura NSX is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura NSX (286 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1969 Opel Admiral. (163 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 25 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Acura NSX (305 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Admiral. (233 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Acura NSX | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Acura | Opel |
Model | NSX | Admiral |
Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 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 | 1450 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 | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |