2007 Mazda B2300 vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2007 Mazda B2300 is newer by 38 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 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Admiral (163 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 117 kg more than 2007 Mazda B2300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1969 Opel Admiral (233 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda B2300. (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda B2300 | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | B2300 | Admiral |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |
