1967 Opel Commodore vs. 1984 Pontiac 6000
To start off, 1984 Pontiac 6000 is newer by 17 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 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Commodore (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1984 Pontiac 6000. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1984 Pontiac 6000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Because 1967 Opel Commodore is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Opel Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac 6000, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Pontiac 6000 (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Commodore | 1984 Pontiac 6000 | |
Make | Opel | Pontiac |
Model | Commodore | 6000 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2237 cc | 2474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |