1971 Holden Torana vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1971 Holden Torana is newer by 1 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, 1970 Opel Commodore (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1971 Holden Torana. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Commodore weights approximately 220 kg more than 1971 Holden Torana. 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, 1970 Opel Commodore (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Torana. (163 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Torana | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Holden | Opel |
Model | Torana | Commodore |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |