1972 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1977 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1977 Opel Commodore is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Commodore (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Commodore weights approximately 495 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA. 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, 1977 Opel Commodore (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1977 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | GTA | Commodore |
Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |