1980 Opel Commodore vs. 1980 Renault Fuego
To start off, both 1980 Opel Commodore and 1980 Renault Fuego were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault Fuego (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1980 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault Fuego should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Commodore weights approximately 262 kg more than 1980 Renault Fuego.
Because 1980 Opel Commodore is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Opel Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Renault Fuego, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Renault Fuego (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Commodore. (179 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1980 Renault Fuego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Opel Commodore | 1980 Renault Fuego | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Commodore | Fuego |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1312 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 56 L |
