1971 Opel Commodore vs. 1988 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1988 Venturi Coupe is newer by 17 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, 1988 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1971 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 85 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, 1988 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Opel Commodore | 1988 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Opel | Venturi |
| Model | Commodore | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2410 mm |
