1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1976 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,783 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Opel Commodore (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1976 Opel Commodore.
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, 1976 Opel Commodore (216 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1976 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
