1970 Opel Commodore vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 37 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 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1970 Opel Commodore. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1970 Opel Commodore. 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Commodore. (196 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Commodore | 911 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2490 cc | 3594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |