1972 Nissan Skyline vs. 1972 Opel Commodore
To start off, both 1972 Nissan Skyline and 1972 Opel Commodore were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1972 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Commodore weights approximately 50 kg more than 1972 Nissan Skyline.
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 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Nissan Skyline | 1972 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Skyline | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2670 mm |
