1988 Mitsubishi Starion vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 20 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 2,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1968 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Commodore weights approximately 51 kg more than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion.
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, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Mitsubishi Starion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Mitsubishi Starion | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
Model | Starion | Commodore |
Year Released | 1988 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2239 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1176 kg |