1974 Avanti Avanti vs. 1971 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1974 Avanti Avanti is newer by 3 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 6,569 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1971 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 410 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, 1974 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Avanti Avanti | 1971 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Avanti | Opel |
Model | Avanti | Commodore |
Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
Engine Size | 6569 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 442 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2680 mm |