1977 Opel Commodore vs. 1992 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1992 Toyota MR2 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota MR2 (154 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1977 Opel Commodore. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Commodore weights approximately 50 kg more than 1992 Toyota MR2.
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, 1977 Opel Commodore (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota MR2. (191 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Opel Commodore | 1992 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Commodore | MR2 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2784 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |