2007 Dacia Logan vs. 1970 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2007 Dacia Logan is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Admiral (143 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2007 Dacia Logan. (74 HP @ 5 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 2007 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Admiral weights approximately 419 kg more than 2007 Dacia Logan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Opel Admiral. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dacia Logan, 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, 1970 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dacia Logan. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dacia Logan | 1970 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Dacia | Opel |
Model | Logan | Admiral |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 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 | 1056 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |