1989 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1976 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 13 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 32 more horse power than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Opel Commodore weights approximately 25 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. 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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (235 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Opel Commodore. (216 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1976 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | 75 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1989 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 40 L |