1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1970 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1970 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, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Alfa 6 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1981 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |