2003 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2003 De Tomaso Guara 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 De Tomaso Guara (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1970 Opel Commodore. (148 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Commodore weights approximately 20 kg more than 2003 De Tomaso Guara.
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 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Commodore. (223 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2003 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 De Tomaso Guara | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Opel |
| Model | Guara | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
