2003 Ascari KZ1 vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2003 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 33 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 1970 Opel Commodore. (148 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 130 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, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Commodore. (223 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2003 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ascari KZ1 | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Ascari | Opel |
| Model | KZ1 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2670 mm |
