1995 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1995 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 25 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1970 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 5 kg more than 1970 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, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1995 De Tomaso Guara | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
Make | De Tomaso | Opel |
Model | Guara | Commodore |
Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 402 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |