2007 Kia Cerato vs. 1973 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2007 Kia Cerato is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Kia Cerato. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Admiral weights approximately 82 kg more than 2007 Kia Cerato. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 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 1973 Opel Admiral. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Cerato, 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, 1973 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Cerato. (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Cerato.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Cerato | 1973 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Kia | Opel |
Model | Cerato | Admiral |
Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |