1970 Opel Commodore vs. 1956 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1970 Opel Commodore is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Commodore (148 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1956 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1956 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Commodore weights approximately 210 kg more than 1956 Skoda 1200. 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 Opel Commodore (223 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Commodore | 1956 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Opel | Skoda |
| Model | Commodore | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2784 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2690 mm |
