1970 AC 428 vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, both 1970 AC 428 and 1970 Opel Commodore were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1970 Opel Commodore. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AC 428 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1970 Opel Commodore. 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, 1970 AC 428 (640 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Commodore. (196 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AC 428 | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | AC | Opel |
| Model | 428 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 640 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |
