2009 Nissan NP300 vs. 1977 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2009 Nissan NP300 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Commodore (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Opel Commodore (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan NP300 | 1977 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | NP300 | Commodore |
Year Released | 2009 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |