1968 Opel Commodore vs. 1996 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1996 Toyota Celica is newer by 28 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, 1996 Toyota Celica (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1968 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Commodore weights approximately 81 kg more than 1996 Toyota Celica.
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, 1996 Toyota Celica, 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 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Celica. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Opel Commodore | 1996 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Commodore | Celica |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2239 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
