1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 vs. 1980 Opel Commodore
To start off, both 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 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 3,818 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 (218 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1980 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1980 Opel Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Commodore. (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Commodore. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 has automatic transmission and 1980 Opel Commodore has manual transmission. 1980 Opel Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 | 1980 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
Model | 380 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3818 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 65 L |