1967 Opel Commodore vs. 1974 Rover 3.5
To start off, 1974 Rover 3.5 is newer by 7 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Rover 3.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Rover 3.5 (149 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Rover 3.5 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 468 kg more than 1967 Opel Commodore. 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, 1974 Rover 3.5 (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Rover 3.5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Commodore | 1974 Rover 3.5 | |
| Make | Opel | Rover |
| Model | Commodore | 3.5 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2237 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2820 mm |
