1976 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1971 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 5 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 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1971 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Commodore weights approximately 130 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV (182 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1971 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | GTV | Commodore |
Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |