1980 Opel Commodore vs. 1991 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1991 Peugeot 605 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 115 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1980 Opel Commodore.
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, 1991 Peugeot 605, 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 Opel Commodore (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Peugeot 605. (171 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1980 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Peugeot 605.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Opel Commodore | 1991 Peugeot 605 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Commodore | 605 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2810 mm |