1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa is newer by 2 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, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1968 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Commodore weights approximately 593 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
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, 1968 Opel Commodore (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Abarth | Opel |
| Model | 1000 TC Corsa | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 2239 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
