1971 Opel Commodore vs. 2012 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Rodius is newer by 41 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Rodius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Rodius (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1971 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Rodius should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 753 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, 2012 SsangYong Rodius (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Rodius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Commodore. 2012 SsangYong Rodius has automatic transmission and 1971 Opel Commodore has manual transmission. 1971 Opel Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 SsangYong Rodius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Opel Commodore | 2012 SsangYong Rodius | |
Make | Opel | SsangYong |
Model | Commodore | Rodius |
Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2490 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |