1960 Innocenti 950 vs. 1972 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1972 Opel Commodore is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Opel Commodore (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1960 Innocenti 950. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1960 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Commodore weights approximately 440 kg more than 1960 Innocenti 950. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Opel Commodore (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Innocenti 950. (73 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Innocenti 950 | 1972 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Innocenti | Opel |
| Model | 950 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 946 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2670 mm |
