1968 Opel Commodore vs. 1992 Volvo 245
To start off, 1992 Volvo 245 is newer by 24 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, 1992 Volvo 245 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1968 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Commodore.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Opel Commodore | 1992 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Opel | Volvo |
| Model | Commodore | 245 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2239 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
