1951 Austin Princess vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1967 Opel Commodore is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin Princess (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 785 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, 1951 Austin Princess (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (174 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | Princess | Commodore |
Year Released | 1951 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |