2008 Opel Omega vs. 1969 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2008 Opel Omega is newer by 39 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 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Omega weights approximately 159 kg more than 1969 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, 2008 Opel Omega (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Omega | 1969 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | Omega | Commodore |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |