1970 Opel Commodore vs. 2004 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2004 Toyota MR2 is newer by 34 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 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Commodore (148 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Toyota MR2. (142 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Commodore weights approximately 155 kg more than 2004 Toyota MR2. 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Commodore | 2004 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Commodore | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2784 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 48 L |
