2007 Kia Cerato vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2007 Kia Cerato 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, 1970 Opel Commodore (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Kia Cerato. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Cerato weights approximately 156 kg more than 1970 Opel Commodore.
Because 1970 Opel Commodore is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Opel Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Cerato, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Cerato. (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Cerato. 2007 Kia Cerato has automatic transmission and 1970 Opel Commodore has manual transmission. 1970 Opel Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Cerato will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Cerato | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Kia | Opel |
Model | Cerato | Commodore |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |