2006 Lotus Elise vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 36 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 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1970 Opel Commodore. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Commodore weights approximately 334 kg more than 2006 Lotus Elise.
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, 1970 Opel Commodore (196 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lotus Elise | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Elise | Commodore |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |