1970 Opel Commodore vs. 1975 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1975 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Commodore 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 (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Commodore weights approximately 475 kg more than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Opel Commodore (196 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Commodore | 1975 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Commodore | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2340 mm |
