2009 Lotus Elise vs. 1970 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 39 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, 2009 Lotus Elise (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1970 Opel Admiral. (143 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Admiral weights approximately 525 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise.
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, 1970 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (212 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lotus Elise | 1970 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Lotus | Opel |
| Model | Elise | Admiral |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |
