1951 Buick 40 vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1970 Opel Commodore is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Commodore (148 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1970 Opel Commodore.
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, 1951 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Commodore. (223 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick 40 | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | 40 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1951 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2670 mm |