1971 Opel Commodore vs. 1984 Volvo 240
To start off, 1984 Volvo 240 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Commodore would be higher. 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 18 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 240 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1971 Opel Commodore.
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 Opel Commodore (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Opel Commodore | 1984 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Opel | Volvo |
Model | Commodore | 240 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2660 mm |