1970 Holden Monaro vs. 1977 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1977 Opel Commodore is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Commodore (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1970 Holden Monaro. (112 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1970 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Holden Monaro weights approximately 30 kg more than 1977 Opel Commodore.
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, 1977 Opel Commodore (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Holden Monaro. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Holden Monaro | 1977 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Holden | Opel |
Model | Monaro | Commodore |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2636 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 213 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |