1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1980 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1980 Opel Commodore is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,583 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1980 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1980 Opel Commodore. 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, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Commodore. (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1980 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | 2600 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1962 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2583 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |