1972 Opel Commodore vs. 1971 Volvo 140
To start off, 1972 Opel Commodore is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Volvo 140. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Volvo 140 would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Opel Commodore (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1971 Volvo 140. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1971 Volvo 140. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Volvo 140 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1972 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 Opel Commodore (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Volvo 140. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1972 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Opel Commodore | 1971 Volvo 140 | |
Make | Opel | Volvo |
Model | Commodore | 140 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |