1967 Opel Commodore vs. 1965 Steyr 500D
To start off, 1967 Opel Commodore is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Steyr 500D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Steyr 500D would be higher. At 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Commodore (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Commodore weights approximately 690 kg more than 1965 Steyr 500D. 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 (174 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Commodore | 1965 Steyr 500D | |
| Make | Opel | Steyr |
| Model | Commodore | 500D |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 1850 mm |
