2007 Abarth Grande Punto vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2007 Abarth Grande Punto is newer by 37 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, 2007 Abarth Grande Punto (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1970 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Abarth Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 1970 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, 2007 Abarth Grande Punto (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Abarth Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Abarth Grande Punto | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Abarth | Opel |
Model | Grande Punto | Commodore |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |