1967 Opel Commodore vs. 1973 Porsche 917
To start off, 1973 Porsche 917 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 4,994 cc, 1973 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 426 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (94 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Commodore weights approximately 372 kg more than 1973 Porsche 917.
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, 1973 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm). This means 1973 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Commodore | 1973 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Commodore | 917 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2237 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 798 kg |
