1978 Nissan 260 ZX 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 Nissan 260 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan 260 ZX would be higher. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Nissan 260 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1980 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Commodore weights approximately 40 kg more than 1978 Nissan 260 ZX.
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, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Commodore. (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan 260 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Nissan 260 ZX | 1980 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | 260 ZX | Commodore |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2565 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |