1970 Opel Commodore vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1978 Buick Century is newer by 8 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Commodore (148 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (140 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 200 kg more than 1970 Opel Commodore.
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, 1978 Buick Century (250 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Commodore. (196 Nm). This means 1978 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Commodore | 1978 Buick Century | |
| Make | Opel | Buick |
| Model | Commodore | Century |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 140 HP |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
