1950 Buick 40 vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1967 Opel Commodore is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,065 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Buick 40 (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1967 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, 1950 Buick 40 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Buick 40 | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | 40 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1950 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4065 cc | 2237 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2670 mm |