2007 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 1971 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 36 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, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 (182 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1971 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 91 kg more than 1971 Opel Admiral. 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, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, 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, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 159 | 1971 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | 159 | Admiral |
Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 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 | 1566 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |