1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1968 Opel Commodore is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 2,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1968 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Commodore weights approximately 176 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | 1900 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2239 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |