1970 Opel Commodore vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 42 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 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Cee'd (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1970 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 147 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.
Because 1970 Opel Commodore is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Opel Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (155 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Commodore | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Opel | Kia |
| Model | Commodore | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1317 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |
