1970 Holden Torana vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1970 Holden Torana is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Holden Torana (95 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1968 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Commodore weights approximately 226 kg more than 1970 Holden Torana.
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 Holden Torana (163 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Holden Torana | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Holden | Opel |
Model | Torana | Commodore |
Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2239 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |