1968 Opel Commodore vs. 1970 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 411 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Commodore 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 @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 411. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Commodore weights approximately 96 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 411. 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 411. (135 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 411.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Opel Commodore | 1970 Volkswagen 411 | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Commodore | 411 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2239 cc | 1678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |