1968 Opel Commodore vs. 1982 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1982 Toyota Starlet is newer by 14 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 39 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (55 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Commodore weights approximately 396 kg more than 1982 Toyota Starlet. 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 (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (84 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Opel Commodore | 1982 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Commodore | Starlet |
Year Released | 1968 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2239 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |