1967 Opel Commodore vs. 1980 Renault 5
To start off, 1980 Renault 5 is newer by 13 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 2,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Commodore weights approximately 200 kg more than 1980 Renault 5.
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, 1980 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Commodore | 1980 Renault 5 | |
Make | Opel | Renault |
Model | Commodore | 5 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2237 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 51 L |