1968 Opel Commodore vs. 1994 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1994 Toyota Venture is newer by 26 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 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Commodore (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Venture weights approximately 130 kg more than 1968 Opel Commodore.
Because 1968 Opel Commodore is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Opel Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Opel Commodore | 1994 Toyota Venture | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Commodore | Venture |
Year Released | 1968 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1812 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |