1964 Austin A 110 vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1970 Opel Commodore is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Commodore (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 110. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 110 weights approximately 374 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, 1964 Austin A 110 (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Commodore. (196 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 110 | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 110 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
