1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 1969 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Commodore (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. (54 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 208 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Opel Commodore (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel Commodore has manual transmission. 1969 Opel Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 1969 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
Model | 200 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1378 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |