1967 Opel Commodore vs. 1966 Renault Floride
To start off, 1967 Opel Commodore is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Renault Floride 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) has 63 more horse power than 1966 Renault Floride. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Commodore weights approximately 345 kg more than 1966 Renault Floride. 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Floride. (76 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Commodore | 1966 Renault Floride | |
Make | Opel | Renault |
Model | Commodore | Floride |
Year Released | 1967 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1106 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 76 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
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 | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |