1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1968 Opel Commodore is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1968 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1224 kg more than 1968 Opel Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
| Model | 500 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 2239 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 5.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 70 L |
