1967 Opel Commodore vs. 1973 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1973 Opel Kadett is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,239 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 1973 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Commodore weights approximately 375 kg more than 1973 Opel Kadett. 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Commodore | 1973 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Commodore | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2239 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 43 L |
