1996 Daewoo Prince vs. 1980 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1996 Daewoo Prince is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Opel Commodore (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1996 Daewoo Prince. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1996 Daewoo Prince. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Commodore weights approximately 52 kg more than 1996 Daewoo Prince. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Daewoo Prince | 1980 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Daewoo | Opel |
Model | Prince | Commodore |
Year Released | 1996 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1312 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4740 mm |