1995 Holden Commodore vs. 1970 Opel GT
To start off, 1995 Holden Commodore is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel GT would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1970 Opel GT. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel GT.
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 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel GT. (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1995 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Holden Commodore | 1970 Opel GT | |
Make | Holden | Opel |
Model | Commodore | GT |
Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2440 mm |