1969 Nissan Gloria vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1970 Opel Commodore is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Commodore (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 125 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Opel Commodore (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Nissan Gloria | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | Gloria | Commodore |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 1987 cc | 2490 cc |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2680 mm |