1971 Dodge Challenger vs. 1971 Opel Commodore
To start off, both 1971 Dodge Challenger 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 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Dodge Challenger (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1971 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 300 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Dodge Challenger (233 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Dodge Challenger | 1971 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Challenger | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |
