2005 Kia K2700 vs. 1971 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2005 Kia K2700 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,665 cc, 2005 Kia K2700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel Commodore (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Kia K2700. (83 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia K2700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia K2700 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Opel Commodore (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia K2700. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia K2700.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia K2700 | 1971 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Kia | Opel |
| Model | K2700 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 2665 cc | 2490 cc |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1170 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
