1984 Maserati 420 vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1984 Maserati 420 is newer by 14 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 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1970 Opel Commodore. (148 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Commodore weights approximately 40 kg more than 1984 Maserati 420.
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 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Commodore. (223 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1984 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Maserati 420 | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Maserati | Opel |
Model | 420 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |