1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 1971 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 (141 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1971 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1971 Opel Commodore. 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 (273 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Commodore. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 has automatic transmission and 1971 Opel Commodore has manual transmission. 1971 Opel Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 1971 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
Model | 200 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 273 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2680 mm |