2006 Kia Pregio vs. 1973 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2006 Kia Pregio is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,665 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Pregio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Opel Commodore (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2006 Kia Pregio. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Pregio weights approximately 830 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Opel Commodore (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Pregio. (176 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Pregio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Pregio | 1973 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Kia | Opel |
| Model | Pregio | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2665 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
