1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 vs. 1973 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1973 Opel Commodore is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 would be higher. At 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Opel Commodore (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1973 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, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Commodore. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 has automatic transmission and 1973 Opel Commodore has manual transmission. 1973 Opel Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 | 1973 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
Model | 230.4 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |