1967 Opel Commodore vs. 1964 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1967 Opel Commodore is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Peugeot 404 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 21 more horse power than 1964 Peugeot 404. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1964 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Commodore weights approximately 105 kg more than 1964 Peugeot 404. 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, 1967 Opel Commodore (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Commodore | 1964 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Commodore | 404 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2237 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |