1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1967 Opel Commodore is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Commodore weights approximately 345 kg more than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
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, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Morgan | Opel |
Model | Plus 4 Plus | Commodore |
Year Released | 1963 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2138 cc | 2237 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |