1967 Opel Commodore vs. 1954 Porsche 356
To start off, 1967 Opel Commodore is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Porsche 356 (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Commodore weights approximately 390 kg more than 1954 Porsche 356.
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, 1967 Opel Commodore (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Porsche 356. (133 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Commodore | 1954 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Commodore | 356 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2237 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 79 L |
