1971 Opel Commodore vs. 1971 Renault 8
To start off, both 1971 Opel Commodore and 1971 Renault 8 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 65 more horse power than 1971 Renault 8. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Commodore weights approximately 390 kg more than 1971 Renault 8. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Opel Commodore | 1971 Renault 8 | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Commodore | 8 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |
