1980 Opel Commodore vs. 1980 Steyr G-series

To start off, both 1980 Opel Commodore and 1980 Steyr G-series were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,998 cc (5 cylinders), 1980 Steyr G-series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Opel Commodore (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1980 Steyr G-series. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1980 Steyr G-series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Steyr G-series weights approximately 668 kg more than 1980 Opel Commodore.

Because 1980 Steyr G-series is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Opel Commodore. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Steyr G-series will offer significantly more control. 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 Opel Commodore (179 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Steyr G-series. (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Steyr G-series.

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