1969 Lotus Seven vs. 1972 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1972 Opel Commodore is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 114 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Commodore weights approximately 594 kg more than 1969 Lotus Seven.
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, 1972 Opel Commodore (177 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1972 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lotus Seven | 1972 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Seven | Commodore |
Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 177 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |