1976 Opel Commodore vs. 1976 Volvo 260
To start off, both 1976 Opel Commodore and 1976 Volvo 260 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,783 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Volvo 260 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1976 Opel Commodore. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1976 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Volvo 260 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1976 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 Volvo 260 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Opel Commodore. (216 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Opel Commodore | 1976 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Opel | Volvo |
| Model | Commodore | 260 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2783 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
