2007 Mazda B2300 vs. 1973 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2007 Mazda B2300 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, 2007 Mazda B2300 (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1973 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Admiral weights approximately 117 kg more than 2007 Mazda B2300.
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, 1973 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda B2300. (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1973 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 | 1973 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | B2300 | Admiral |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| 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 |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 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 | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |
