1980 Opel Commodore vs. 1997 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1997 Toyota Supra is newer by 17 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1980 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Supra weights approximately 308 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, 1997 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Commodore. (179 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Opel Commodore | 1997 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Commodore | Supra |
Year Released | 1980 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2490 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1312 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |