1958 AC 2-Litre vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1970 Opel Commodore is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Commodore (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1958 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1958 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 150 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, 1970 Opel Commodore (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC 2-Litre | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
Make | AC | Opel |
Model | 2-Litre | Commodore |
Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |