1971 Opel Commodore vs. 1994 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1994 TVR Griffith is newer by 23 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 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1971 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Commodore weights approximately 110 kg more than 1994 TVR Griffith.
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, 1994 TVR Griffith (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1994 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Opel Commodore | 1994 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Opel | TVR |
| Model | Commodore | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 3945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 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 | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |
