1976 Opel Commodore vs. 1996 Volvo S90
To start off, 1996 Volvo S90 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Volvo S90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo S90 (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1976 Opel Commodore. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo S90 should accelerate faster than 1976 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo S90 weights approximately 300 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, 1996 Volvo S90 (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Opel Commodore. (216 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo S90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Opel Commodore | 1996 Volvo S90 | |
| Make | Opel | Volvo |
| Model | Commodore | S90 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2783 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |
