1970 Opel Commodore vs. 1965 Simca 1000
To start off, 1970 Opel Commodore is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Commodore (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1965 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1965 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Commodore weights approximately 440 kg more than 1965 Simca 1000. 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 (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Commodore | 1965 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Opel | Simca |
| Model | Commodore | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 36 L |
