1968 Opel Commodore vs. 1965 Volvo 120
To start off, 1968 Opel Commodore is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 2,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Commodore (94 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1965 Volvo 120. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Commodore weights approximately 166 kg more than 1965 Volvo 120. 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 Opel Commodore (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo 120. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Opel Commodore | 1965 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Opel | Volvo |
Model | Commodore | 120 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2239 cc | 1776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |