1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, both 1968 Dodge Coronet and 1968 Opel Commodore were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Coronet (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1968 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 270 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Dodge Coronet (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Commodore. (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Coronet | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2239 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
