1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 27 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 304 kg more than 1970 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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Commodore. (223 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Camaro | Commodore |
Year Released | 1997 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 468 Nm | 223 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |