1970 Opel Commodore vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M is newer by 41 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti M (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1970 Opel Commodore. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti M weights approximately 597 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, 2011 Infiniti M (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Commodore. (196 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Commodore | 2011 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Opel | Infiniti |
| Model | Commodore | M |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1827 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
