1970 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Commodore (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Commodore weights approximately 165 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. 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 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Vega | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Vega | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |
