1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1973 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 350 kg more than 1973 Opel Commodore.
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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (570 Nm) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1973 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Corvette | Commodore |
Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 177 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |