1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 (195 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1968 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1968 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 Mercedes-Benz 300 (358 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Commodore. (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Commodore. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 has automatic transmission and 1968 Opel Commodore has manual transmission. 1968 Opel Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
Model | 300 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4519 cc | 2239 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 358 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |