1978 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1980 Opel Commodore

To start off, 1980 Opel Commodore is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 638 kg more than 1980 Opel Commodore.

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.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Cadillac Brougham 1980 Opel Commodore
Make Cadillac Opel
Model Brougham Commodore
Year Released 1978 1980
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5032 cc 2490 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 115 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1950 kg 1312 kg
Vehicle Length 5630 mm 4740 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 3090 mm 2680 mm