1970 Opel Commodore vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2008 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 38 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 44 kg more than 1970 Opel Commodore.
Because 2008 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Opel Commodore. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota RAV4 will offer significantly more control. 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota RAV4. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Opel Commodore | 2008 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Commodore | RAV4 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2784 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 223 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1264 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 57 L |