1969 Opel Commodore vs. 1970 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1970 Toyota 2000GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota 2000GT (128 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1969 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Commodore weights approximately 10 kg more than 1970 Toyota 2000GT.
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 Toyota 2000GT (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota 2000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel Commodore | 1970 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Commodore | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
