2005 Lotec C 1000 vs. 1969 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2005 Lotec C 1000 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 685 more horse power than 1969 Opel Commodore. (158 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Commodore weights approximately 120 kg more than 2005 Lotec C 1000.
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, 2005 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 757 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Commodore. (233 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotec C 1000 | 1969 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Lotec | Opel |
| Model | C 1000 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 843 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 990 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1430 mm |
