1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1969 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 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 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1969 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Commodore weights approximately 84 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750.
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 (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1969 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | 1750 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |