1976 Opel Commodore vs. 1997 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1997 TVR Cerbera is newer by 21 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 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 TVR Cerbera (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1976 Opel Commodore. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1976 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Opel Commodore weights approximately 160 kg more than 1997 TVR Cerbera.
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, 1997 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Opel Commodore. (216 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Opel Commodore | 1997 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Opel | TVR |
| Model | Commodore | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2783 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2580 mm |
