2005 Lada 110 vs. 1971 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2005 Lada 110 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2005 Lada 110. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Admiral weights approximately 360 kg more than 2005 Lada 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Opel Admiral is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Opel Admiral. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Lada 110, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada 110. (128 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lada 110 | 1971 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Lada | Opel |
| Model | 110 | Admiral |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 80 L |
