1970 Isuzu 117 vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1970 Isuzu 117 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 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Isuzu 117 (120 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Isuzu 117 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Commodore weights approximately 90 kg more than 1970 Isuzu 117.
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, 1967 Opel Commodore (174 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Isuzu 117. (143 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Isuzu 117 | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Isuzu | Opel |
Model | 117 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |