1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1980 Opel Commodore
To start off, both 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV and 1980 Opel Commodore were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1980 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Commodore weights approximately 102 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Commodore. (179 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1980 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | GTV | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1312 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
