1976 Opel Commodore vs. 1971 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1976 Opel Commodore 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 2,783 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Opel Commodore (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1971 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Opel Commodore weights approximately 115 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, 1976 Opel Commodore (216 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Opel Commodore | 1971 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Commodore | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2783 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
