1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano vs. 1971 Opel Commodore
To start off, both 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano and 1971 Opel Commodore were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel Commodore (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Commodore weights approximately 122 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano (191 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Commodore. 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano has automatic transmission and 1971 Opel Commodore has manual transmission. 1971 Opel Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano | 1971 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Caimano | Commodore |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1278 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 177 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2680 mm |