1969 Opel Commodore vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 40 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 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Commodore (158 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Commodore weights approximately 126 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1969 Opel Commodore (233 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel Commodore | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Commodore | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2784 cc | 2701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |
