1970 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro
To start off, both 1970 Chevrolet Vega and 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,470 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (79 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro weights approximately 115 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Vega.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Vega | 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Vega | Comodoro |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 2470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2670 mm |
