1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1970 Opel Commodore is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (163 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1970 Opel Commodore. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Commodore weights approximately 600 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Commodore. (196 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Giulia | Commodore |
Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |