1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1968 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Commodore weights approximately 105 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1968 Opel Commodore (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (143 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Giulietta | Commodore |
Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2239 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1071 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |