1967 Opel Commodore vs. 1978 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1978 Peugeot 504 is newer by 11 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 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Commodore (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1967 Opel Commodore.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Commodore | 1978 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Commodore | 504 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |