1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1968 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Commodore weights approximately 38 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6.
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, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (222 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | GTV6 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2935 cc | 2239 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1138 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
