1967 Opel Commodore vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1967 Opel Commodore is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Commodore (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1967 Opel Commodore.
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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Commodore | 1959 Rover P4 | |
Make | Opel | Rover |
Model | Commodore | P4 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2237 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |