2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1971 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 37 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 585 kg more than 1971 Opel Admiral.
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, 2008 Fiat Ducato, 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, 2008 Fiat Ducato (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Ducato | 1971 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | Ducato | Admiral |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2285 cc | 2784 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 142 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4040 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |