1970 Opel Commodore vs. 1977 Porsche 911
To start off, 1977 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 911 (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1970 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Commodore weights approximately 10 kg more than 1977 Porsche 911.
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, 1977 Porsche 911 (260 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Opel Commodore | 1977 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Commodore | 911 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2490 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 70.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |